Incheon New Port Underpass Construction Visualized... Reflected in Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' Basic Port Plan

Goal to Start Construction in 2023 and Complete in 2025

Location map of the Incheon New Port entrance underpass [Provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The underground construction of the Incheon New Port access road, which passes through the advanced industrial cluster in Songdo International City District 11 of the Incheon Free Economic Zone, is becoming visible.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 8th that the construction project of the underground road for Incheon New Port access was included and officially announced in the "4th National Port Basic Plan" recently promulgated by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

The underground road for Incheon New Port access, which will pass through Songdo District 11 where reclamation work is currently underway, is estimated to be 4.3 km long, 20 m wide, with 4 lanes in both directions, and the total project cost is estimated at 310 billion KRW.

Once the underground road is constructed, it is expected to improve residential conditions in Songdo District 11, shorten transportation and logistics travel times at Incheon New Port, reduce operating costs, prevent major accidents caused by large vehicles, and enhance pedestrian safety.

Incheon New Port, which opened in Songdo District 10 in 2015, has seen a rapid increase in cargo volume, with an average daily vehicle traffic volume reaching 12,000 vehicles, and it is expected to increase to 48,000 vehicles by 2045.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority plans to apply for a preliminary feasibility study to the Ministry of Economy and Finance as soon as possible in consultation with the Incheon Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, aiming to start construction in 2023 and complete it by 2025.

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