Literature Tunnel Approaching Free Access... Incheon City Solicits Citizen Ideas for Structural Improvement
Free Road Conversion in April Next Year... Exploring Utilization Plans Including Pedestrian Walkway Installation
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City is soliciting citizen ideas for a structural improvement project ahead of the conversion of Munhak Tunnel into a toll-free road in April next year.
On the 26th, the city announced plans to seek ways to utilize the surplus land around the tollgate area, which will be dismantled due to the toll removal, by collecting ideas from citizens.
Currently, Munhak Tunnel lacks a pedestrian walkway, causing inconvenience for visitors who come to Munhak Mountain for exercise or walks, and there are concerns about safety accidents at night.
Those wishing to participate in the contest can submit proposals including plans for creating green spaces on the surplus land or other utilization methods besides green spaces through the Incheon City website or email by the 24th of next month.
The submitted ideas will be reviewed, and by October, 10 people including the grand prize winner will be selected and awarded. Excellent ideas will be actively reflected in the Munhak Tunnel structural improvement project. The city is currently conducting the "Basic and Detailed Design Service for the Structural Improvement Project" in preparation for the toll removal of Munhak Tunnel.
Munhak Tunnel is a 1.5 km long tunnel passing through Munhak Mountain, connecting Michuhol-gu and Yeonsu-gu, which opened in April 2002 with a project cost of 81.3 billion KRW.
The current toll fees are 400 KRW for compact cars and 800 KRW for regular vehicles.
According to the agreement, the 20-year toll operation period will end in April next year, when Incheon City will take over management through a donation and operate it as a toll-free road thereafter.
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An Incheon City official stated, "To enhance the utilization value of Munhak Tunnel, we will seek innovative utilization plans that citizens can relate to through the citizen idea contest."
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