Seoul City Exempts Congestion Toll for Namsan Tunnel 1 and 3 for 2 Months

Opportunities for Review and Advancement of Traffic Demand Management Policies

Seoul City announced on the 16th that it will exempt congestion tolls imposed on Namsan Tunnel 1 and 3 for two months starting from the 17th. In the first phase, the exemption will be applied from 7 a.m. on the 17th to vehicles traveling from downtown to the outskirts (Gangnam), and in the second phase, from April 17 to May 16, the exemption will cover both directions, including vehicles traveling from the outskirts (Gangnam) to downtown.

Exemption for outbound direction, March 17 to May 16

This measure aims to verify the effectiveness of the congestion toll policy for Namsan Tunnel 1 and 3, which has been imposed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. since 1996, together with citizens. It will be temporarily implemented for up to two months, and normal toll collection will resume from May 17.

Two-way exemption, April 17 ~ May 16

During the toll exemption period, Seoul City will analyze changes in traffic volume and travel speed on major roads in Seoul and announce the results in June. Based on this, the city plans to have thorough discussions with experts and citizens to finalize the policy direction for the Namsan Tunnel 1 and 3 congestion toll by the end of the year.

Meanwhile, Seoul City expects traffic flow to change on surrounding detour roads such as Namsan Tunnel 1 and 3, Sowol-gil, Jangchungdan-ro, and Namsan Tunnel 2. Therefore, drivers traveling in these areas are urged to check real-time road traffic conditions through traffic broadcasts and Variable Message Signs (VMS).

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