Guro-gu completes nighttime lighting upgrade along Dorimcheon walkway

Guro-gu has completed a nighttime landscape lighting upgrade along the Dorimcheon walkway, aimed at improving safety and the nighttime environment for pedestrians, the district announced.

Dorimcheon is a popular waterside space where local residents and nearby office workers gather to walk, rest and exercise, drawing large numbers of visitors even after dark. The district secured 1 billion won ($738,000) entirely from the national government to fund the project, which was designed to enhance safety and convenience for nighttime users while highlighting the distinct character of each section of the walkway.

As part of the work, existing 25-watt fixtures along the 2-kilometer stretch from Guro Digital Complex Station to Geori Park Five-way Intersection were replaced with 50-watt LED units. The color temperature was also shifted from 3,000K (yellow-toned) to 5,000K (white-toned), making the walkway brighter and clearer.

Color floodlights were installed on columns and beams along a 75-meter section beneath Geori Park Five-way Intersection and a 300-meter section beneath Daerim Station, creating a three-dimensional nighttime landscape. Along the cherry blossom path between Dorimcheon Station and Sindobrim Station, uplights were installed to illuminate the trees from below, preserving the beauty of the cherry trees at night.

The district said it expects the project to make Dorimcheon a safer and more pleasant destination that residents will enjoy both day and night, by improving overall brightness while giving each section its own distinct nighttime character.

"This lighting upgrade has created an environment where residents can walk at ease even at night," District Mayor Jang In-hong said. "We will continue to care for Dorimcheon so that it remains a safe and beautiful resting place that residents love."