Incheon Bridge has been recognized as the best private highway in South Korea following an evaluation of operational performance among 23 private highways nationwide.
On September 11, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that Incheon Bridge received the highest rating in the assessment of operational performance for 2025. Four other highways, including Ok-san O-chang, Gwangju-Wonju, Yongin-Seoul, and Seo-Suwon Pyeongtaek, were also recognized for their excellence.
The ministry conducts annual evaluations of private highways that have been open for more than a year to enhance user convenience, safety, and management efficiency. This year's assessment involved experts from the fields of road, traffic, and safety, as well as representatives from civic groups related to trucks and buses, who directly inspected road conditions, cleanliness, and amenities such as rest areas and service stations.
Incheon Bridge, which received the top rating, was praised for enhancing its safety management capabilities by developing and deploying its own accident prevention radar sensors to prevent rear-end collisions involving autonomous vehicles.
The ministry plans to address any shortcomings identified in this evaluation and share best practices with other private highways. Operators who received high ratings will also be awarded commendations and monetary rewards from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Kim Hyo-jung, head of the ministry's Road Bureau, stated, "We plan to enhance road safety and convenience through proactive road maintenance and cleaning systems, ensuring that private highways can be used with confidence by the public while continuously improving operational and management standards."
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