The Jamsu Bridge, the rare submersible lower-level of the double-decker Banpo Bridge in Seoul, will be transformed into the city's first pedestrian-only bridge over the Han River by next year, the city government said Thursday. Vehicle traffic will be completely restricted on the Jamsu Bridge beginning Oct. 26, as construction to transform it into a pedestrian-only bridge is scheduled for completion by August next year, the city government said. The construction work will include widening the pedestrian deck, paving and other preparations to allow citizens to enjoy various cultural events and festivals. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the Jamsu Bridge after construction begins, as the work zones will be separated from pedestrian paths, the city government said. Since its opening in 1976, the Jamsu Bridge has served as a vital link between the northern and southern banks of the Han River. In 2008, two of the bridge's four traffic lanes were converted into space for pedestrians and cyclists. In recent years, the bridge has also been used as a cultural space where citizen