- 3.26 km two-lane road with pedestrian and bicycle access to open to traffic at 2 PM -
The previously ferry-only islands of Sindo, Sido, and Modo will soon be connected to the mainland by road for the first time.
The Incheon Construction Headquarters announced that the Yeongjong–Sindo Peace Road (Phase 1 of the West Sea Inter-Korean Peace Road) will officially open to traffic at 2 PM on Jul. 14.
With the construction of the Yeongjong–Sindo Peace Road completed on Jun. 30, the city will proceed with the official opening following joint inspections conducted with relevant agencies.
The new road extends 3.26 km with a roadway width of 13.5 m consisting of two lanes. Designed as a standard roadway with dedicated pedestrian and bicycle paths, it will accommodate passenger vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, providing safe and convenient access for all users.
To ensure safety on the bridge and accommodate local road conditions on Sindo Island, the speed limit on the bridge section will be set at 50 km/h. The road will be toll-free.
The opening of the Sindo Pyeonghwadaegyo Bridge will free Sindo, Sido, and Modo residents from their long-standing dependence on ferries and allow them to travel to and from the mainland by road at any time of day. The project is expected to eliminate more than 50 years of transportation constraints for island residents and significantly improve local living conditions.
The road also carries broader significance as the first step toward the planned West Sea Inter-Korean Peace Road, which is envisioned to extend through Ganghwado Island and eventually connect to Kaesong and Haeju in North Korea.
Prior to the official opening, an opening ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Jul. 14 at the park near the Sindo approach in Ongjin-gun. The ceremony will be attended by the Mayor of Incheon, local members of the National Assembly, si/gun/gu council members, as well as residents of Ongjin-gun and Yeongjongdo Island who have long awaited the project’s completion.
Kim Hong-eun, Director of the Incheon Construction Headquarters, stated, “The opening of this road fulfills the long-standing wish of residents of Sindo, Sido, and Modo Islands for unrestricted year-round access. We expect it to enhance transportation welfare in islands and other underserved areas while bringing new vitality to the local economy.”
