The Guri–Amsa Bridge (Korean: 구리암사대교) crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the city of Guri and Gangdong-gu (district) in Seoul. As of 2017, it is the newest bridge that crosses the Han River.

Construction on the bridge began in September 2006,[1] and there was controversy regarding the naming of the bridge.[2] The Seoul City Naming Committee suggested "Amsa Bridge" in reference to Amsa-dong located in Gangdong, while the city of Guri suggested "Guri Bridge." Eventually, the Naming Committee compromised by naming the bridge "Guri–Amsa Bridge."[3]

The bridge was partially opened on November 20, 2014,[4] and opened in its entirety, including all entrances and exits, on June 29, 2015.[5]

References

  1. ^ "암사(구리)대교 기공식" (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  2. ^ Lee, Je-Moon (31 March 2008). "강동·구리, 다리 이름 놓고 '옥신각신'". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  3. ^ Lee, Heon-Jae (11 September 2008). "[수도권]강동구~구리시 연결 다리 '구리·암사대교'로". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  4. ^ "구리암사대교 11월 20일 임시개통…한강 31번째 다리" (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  5. ^ "구리암사대교 진출입램프 전구간 6월 29일 개통합니다" (in Korean). Seoul Metropolitan Government. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2017.

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