Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Calls for Local Governments to Apply for 5 National Road Smart Complex Rest Areas

On the 14th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will select five smart complex rest areas to be established on national highways through a regional public contest.

Smart complex rest areas are spaces where road users can comfortably rest or experience cultural activities by integrating digital technology. They are jointly created and operated by the central government and local governments. Since 2020, five locations including Inje, Okcheon, and Buan have been established. Eighteen more are under construction.

Conceptual diagram of a smart complex shelter. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Ministry of Land provides the facility sites and infrastructure such as access roads. Local governments build rest and convenience facilities for users and are responsible for operating and managing the rest areas. The central government and local governments share the cost, with the central government contributing 2 billion KRW and local governments 1 billion KRW per site, which are built on areas of at least 6,000㎡.

Facilities include electric vehicle charging stations, solar power equipment, smart parking guidance, and lighting. They can also be used as promotional facilities linked to regional cultural and tourism resources. The Ministry plans to hold briefing sessions at regional land management offices in Busan, Iksan, and Wonju starting from the 21st. Lee Woo-je, Director of the Road Bureau at the Ministry of Land, said, "We will create smart national highways that are comfortable and offer enjoyable experiences."

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