Road closures on Gyeongui-ro, Hosu-ro and Goyang-daero set for Sunday
Goyang Special City has asked residents for their cooperation as major roads across the city will be closed for the 2026 Garmin Run Korea in Goyang Half Marathon on Sunday.
On race day, traffic restrictions will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. on key roads including those near Goyang Stadium, as well as Gyeongui-ro, Hosu-ro and Goyang-daero. Closure times will vary by section and will be lifted in stages as the race progresses.
Vehicle traffic between the Ilsan West Police Station intersection and the Goyang Stadium intersection will be restricted starting at 5 a.m. From 7:40 a.m., closures will extend from the Goyang Stadium intersection to the Ilsan Underground Underpass intersection. Restrictions will then expand further along the race course, covering Gyeongui-ro and Hosu-ro.
The half marathon course begins at the Goyang Stadium intersection and passes through the Ilsan Underground Underpass intersection, Ilsan Station, Baengma Underground Underpass, a cogeneration power plant, the Children's Traffic Safety Plaza intersection, Seommaldari Bridge and Hosu-ro before returning to Goyang Stadium.
The city urged residents to avoid driving in the affected areas during restricted hours, as heavy traffic congestion is expected near Goyang Stadium and Daehwa Station. Drivers were also advised to check restricted sections in advance and use alternate routes.
"We expect inconvenience on major roads due to traffic controls for the half marathon, so we ask residents to check the closure times and detour routes for each section in advance," a city official said. "We ask for your active cooperation and understanding to ensure the event runs safely and smoothly."
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