Construction of Incheon New Port Entry Underpass Selected for Preliminary Feasibility Study... Target Completion in 2026

Location map of the underground road entering Incheon New Port [Provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] A green light has been given to the construction project of an underpass to handle the large truck traffic at Incheon New Port, which is feared to cause serious traffic and environmental problems in Songdo International City, Incheon Free Economic Zone.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced that this project was finally selected as a preliminary feasibility study target project at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance's Fiscal Project Evaluation Committee review on the 30th.

The Incheon New Port access underpass has been reflected in the 4th National Port Basic Plan and has undergone feasibility evaluation services and review by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Investment Review Committee.

With a width of 20 meters and a length of 4.3 km, it passes through Songdo International City District 11, and the total project cost is estimated at 198 billion KRW.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority expects that if administrative procedures including the preliminary feasibility study proceed smoothly, the design service will be conducted next year, construction will start in 2024, and completion is expected in 2026.

Upon completion of this project, improvements in residential conditions and urban aesthetics in Songdo District 11 are expected, as well as reductions in transportation and logistics travel time and operating costs at Incheon New Port, prevention of major accidents caused by large vehicles, and improvements in pedestrian safety.

Lee Won-jae, head of the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority, stated, "We will do our best to ensure the smooth progress of the project by continuing communication with local lawmakers, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Incheon Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, who supported the selection of this project as a preliminary feasibility study target."

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