The city of Seoul has initiated plans to enhance the central bus-only lanes by addressing the 'broken sections' where these lanes intermingle with general traffic, leading to vehicle congestion. On December 12, the city announced the commissioning of a feasibility study to examine improvements for the major disrupted areas, including connecting the segments of the central bus lanes across various roadways. This project is particularly focused on areas like Hangang Bridge, which is among eleven major roads and thirteen sections totaling 21.2 kilometers that are currently under review.

The Seoul city government's analysis aims to explore the potential of connecting the existing bus-only lane segments to ensure smoother transit for buses, preventing them from having to merge with regular traffic where the lanes are currently interrupted. The key areas identified for this examination include the segments from the southern to northern ends of Hangang Bridge, and other important thoroughfares throughout the city that have similar issues. Each segment will be scrutinized for its feasibility, potential costs, and the expected improvements to traffic flow that could result from these enhancements.

An investment of 2.6 billion won is allocated for this feasibility study, which Seoul aims to complete by December of this year. The city plans to conduct a thorough analysis of whether it is possible to install dedicated bus lanes and the overall financial implications, along with the expected traffic improvements. If the feasibility study proves positive, the city will proceed step-by-step with the project to enhance public transport efficiency and alleviate congestion in affected areas, as confirmed by city officials committed to improving transit efficiency in the metropolis.