Opening of Exit Ramp toward Pangyo at Seongnam IC on the 1st Circular Expressway

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Korea Expressway Corporation announced on the 22nd that it will open a new exit ramp connecting Seongnam Interchange on the Seoul Metropolitan Area 1st Ring Expressway from Toegyewon to Pangyo direction to Tancheon-ro starting from 16:00 on the 23rd.

By using the new exit ramp, vehicles can head towards Pangyo without passing through the Yeosu Intersection on Seongnam-daero (National Route 3), which is a habitual congestion area. However, since the exit ramp must be entered from the end of the Seongnam Toll Plaza square, for safe use, drivers must pass through the toll plaza's right-side Hi-Pass and cash lanes (lanes 5 to 12).

Korea Expressway Corporation started construction of the exit ramp in June last year to alleviate congestion around Seongnam Interchange, and it was opened after about one year. A total project cost of 2.2 billion KRW was invested.

As some traffic is diverted to Tancheon-ro, it is expected that not only local residents but also vehicles exiting towards Pangyo using the Seoul Metropolitan Area 1st Ring Expressway will experience improved traffic convenience.

An official from the corporation said, “Drivers using the new exit ramp at Seongnam Interchange must pass through the right-side toll lanes for safety and observe the speed limit of 30 km/h.”

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