Osan City to Expand Osan TG Hi-pass Lanes to Three by September, Relieving Traffic Congestion

Mayor Lee Kwonjae of Osan Focuses on Resolving Osan IC Bottleneck
Additional Hi-pass Lane to Open in September
Full Efforts on Mid-term Projects Including New Hi-pass TG at Unamddeul

On April 22, Osan City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Kwonjae) announced that it plans to add one more Hi-pass lane for entry and exit at Osan Tollgate (hereinafter TG), increasing the current two lanes to a total of three.

Osan City (Mayor Lee Gwon-jae) plans to operate a total of three Hi-Pass lanes for entry and exit at Osan Tollgate (hereafter TG) by adding one more lane to the current two lanes. Provided by Osan City

An official from Osan City explained, "Korea Expressway Corporation plans to complete the installation of one additional lane by September, after which it will comprehensively analyze traffic volume and usage to consider further expansion if necessary."

According to the city, Osan Interchange (IC) on the Gyeongbu Expressway serves as a key junction connecting major roads in southern Gyeonggi Province, but has long suffered from severe congestion caused by bottlenecks. The situation has been particularly severe during rush hour, to the extent that it affects both urban roads and the main line of the Gyeongbu Expressway.

To address this, since a visit to Korea Expressway Corporation (EX) in December 2024, the city has been holding ongoing practical consultations and has been discussing the addition of a Hi-pass lane at Osan TG as one of its short-term projects.

During a meeting with Korea Expressway Corporation, Mayor Lee Kwonjae stated, "Due to Osan City's rapid urban development, traffic volume at Osan IC reached its limit long ago. Moreover, with the move-in of large apartment complexes in areas such as Segyo 2 New Town and East Osan, a further increase in vehicle traffic is inevitable," emphasizing that, "Establishing a new Hi-pass TG is urgently needed, even as a short-term measure."

Going forward, the city will focus not only on short-term projects but also on mid-term projects, including: the multi-level construction of Osan IC; establishment of a new Hi-pass TG near the Unamddeul AI City urban development site; installation of entrance and exit ramps in both directions at Namsajinwi IC on the Gyeongbu Expressway; and the construction of a new Hi-pass TG at the Osan Service Area on the Second Capital Area Ring Expressway.

Osan City (Mayor Lee Gwonjae) plans to operate a total of three Hi-Pass lanes at the Osan Tollgate (TG), adding one more lane to the current two lanes at the entrance and exit. Provided by Osan City

Additionally, the city plans to ensure that the projects for the continuous extension and expansion of Dongbu-daero (an alternative road to the Gyeongbu Expressway) and the construction of a road crossing the Gyeongbu Line Railway (connecting to Osan IC) proceed without setbacks.

An Osan City official said, "We will pay special attention to minimizing citizens' transportation inconveniences through expressway IC improvement projects and the construction of alternative and connecting roads."

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