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How to Travel When the Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway Is Congested: Alternative Routes by Area

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway, which opened at midnight (00:00) on February 10, will be available for toll-free use through February 18, the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

The toll exemption is a temporary measure implemented through February 18, the end of the holiday period, to allow citizens who experienced inconvenience during construction to use the new road more smoothly and without confusion.

As heavy traffic is expected in the area during the Lunar New Year holiday period (Feb. 14–18), the City urged drivers to check real-time traffic information frequently and familiarize themselves in advance with alternative routes.

A high concentration of traffic is anticipated on the Namhae Expressway, with outbound holiday travel expected to peak on February 14 and return traffic projected to peak on February 17.

If congestion occurs on the Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway, including around Mandeok IC, drivers traveling between Dongnae-gu (Sajik-dong), Yeonje-gu, and the Mandeok-dong area are advised to use the Mandeok–Choeup (Asiad) Tunnel. Those traveling to and from northern Busan areas, including Geumjeong-gu and Dongnae-gu, are advised to compare traffic conditions on the Yunsan Tunnel and the Sanseong Tunnel. Drivers heading to eastern Busan areas, including Haeundae-gu and Gijang-gun, should refer to traffic conditions on Beonyeong-ro, the Outer Ring Expressway, and the Busan–Ulsan Expressway.

In addition, Busan Metropolitan City operates various traffic information services to help alleviate congestion in the Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway area and to enhance convenience for road users.

Real-time closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and traffic flow information are available through the Busan Traffic Information Service Center website (its.busan.go.kr), the mobile application “Busan Traffic Information,” variable message signs (VMS), and the Korea Road Traffic Authority’s TBN Busan Traffic Broadcasting.

The City is also continuously monitoring traffic conditions around Mandeok, Centum, and Dongnae IC. As new entry and exit facilities have been installed on existing roads, some inconvenience may occur until traffic stabilizes, and the City asked for citizens’ understanding and cooperation.

The City plans to closely analyze traffic flow and usage patterns following the opening and will actively review additional traffic improvement measures if necessary.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “The Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway is a key infrastructure project that will significantly improve traffic flow in downtown Busan. Through toll-free operation during the Lunar New Year holiday, we hope citizens will be able to use the new road more conveniently, and we will continue to inspect and enhance the system to create a safe and pleasant traffic environment.”