The Seoul city government said it will extend the morning rush-hour concentrated dispatch period for public transportation by 30 minutes beyond the usual time to prevent congestion on the morning commute on the 2nd, as heavy snow is forecast from that night until early the next morning.
For the subway, Lines 2 and 5–8 will keep the rush-hour concentrated dispatch period in place until 9:30 a.m. and add 20 more runs than usual. City buses will also maintain the minimum headway until 9:30 a.m. The usual morning rush-hour concentrated dispatch period is 7–9 a.m., which has been extended by 30 minutes.
In addition, the city will take measures to prevent slip accidents at subway station entrances and bus stops, and will continuously monitor bus operations; sections where operation is impossible will be quickly cleared of snow in coordination with district offices, maintaining an emergency response system with related agencies.
The city will provide real-time traffic information and details on road closures through bus information terminals (BIT) at stops, variable message signs (VMS) on roads, and the TOPIS website. Subway operations can be checked via the Seoul Metro Ttota Subway app and social media (SNS).
Depending on weather and road conditions, some city bus routes that run on slopes may be detoured, so checking traffic information in advance will help when using buses.
A Seoul city official said, "We will closely monitor the weather and operate public transportation flexibly to minimize inconvenience for residents, and we will make every effort to ensure the safety management of transportation facilities," adding, "Please check traffic information in advance and use public transportation."