No Toll Exemption for Three Incheon Private Tunnels During Chuseok Holiday

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City has decided not to waive toll fees for three private tunnels?Munhak, Wonjeok, and Manwol?during this year's Chuseok holiday period.

Since the 2017 Chuseok holiday, the city has waived toll fees for private tunnels during holiday periods. However, this year, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to restrict movement during Chuseok, the toll waiver benefit will not be provided.

Earlier, Mayor Park Namchun appealed on the 9th to refrain from visiting hometowns during the Chuseok holiday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Additionally, at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting held on the 16th, it was announced that highway tolls would be charged during this year's Chuseok holiday period.

In this regard, after internal discussions, Incheon City decided to also charge toll fees for private tunnels within the region during this year's Chuseok holiday period.

Accordingly, from the 30th of this month to the 2nd of next month, toll fees will be charged as usual at the three private tunnels.

The city plans to consider using the financial savings from charging tolls for COVID-19 response efforts such as quarantine measures and support for vulnerable groups.

Mayor Park Namchun stated, "We expect that charging tolls for private tunnels will help reduce interregional movement to some extent and suppress unnecessary travel. We will strengthen quarantine activities at toll booths, tunnels, and surrounding areas to do our best to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

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