Residents of Yeongjongdo to Receive Toll Support for Airport Expressway and Incheon Bridge Until 2025

Shinseong-yeong, Incheon City Council Member, Leads Amendment Bill Passed by Standing Committee

Sungyoung Shin, Incheon City Council Member [Provided by Incheon City Council]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The toll support for residents of Yeongjong International City using the Airport Expressway and Incheon Bridge is expected to be extended until 2025.

On the 10th, the Incheon City Council announced that the "Partial Amendment to the Ordinance on Toll Support for the Airport Expressway and Incheon Bridge in Incheon," which was proposed by Councilor Shin Seong-young (Administrative and Safety Committee), passed the Standing Committee on Construction and Transportation held on the 8th.

The ordinance, enacted and enforced in April 2007 to ensure continuous and stable mobility rights and reduce the economic burden for local residents using the Airport Expressway and Incheon Bridge, includes extending the toll support period for Yeongjongdo residents from December 31 of this year to 2025, an additional three years.

Councilor Shin has been urging active responses from relevant ministries to complete the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's study on toll reform for Yeongjong and Incheon Bridge within this year, through continuous administrative inquiries and 5-minute free speeches since the opening of the 9th Incheon City Council in July, aiming to eliminate discrimination against the Yeongjong area, which lacks basic urban infrastructure.

Councilor Shin said, "The ordinance amendment will reduce the fare burden for Yeongjong residents using the Airport Expressway and Incheon Bridge," adding, "I will continue to cooperate with Incheon City to do my best to secure transportation welfare for the residents of Yeongjong International City."

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