MOLIT Names Incheon Bridge Best Privately Financed Expressway; Develops Rear Radar In-House

[Financial News] Incheon Bridge was selected as the top-performing route in an evaluation of 23 privately financed expressways nationwide. It received high marks for independently developing rear radar to prevent autonomous-driving vehicles from colliding with road workers and a snow-removal robot to prevent falling-ice accidents on bridges.
On the 11th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced the results of its 2025 performance evaluation of privately financed expressways that had been open for more than one year. Four routes—Oksan Ochang Motorway, Gwangju–Wonju Expressway, Yongin–Seoul Expressway, and Seosuwon–Pyeongtaek Expressway—received excellent ratings.
Incheon Bridge independently developed and installed radar sensors to prevent autonomous-driving (ACC) vehicles from rear-ending road workers. It also designed and built a snow-removal robot to reduce accidents caused by snow remaining on bridge cables freezing and falling.
To shorten response times when accidents occur, it also created space within the toll plaza area where a 119 rescue team and the Highway Patrol can be stationed.
Among the routes rated excellent, the Gwangju–Wonju Expressway reorganized its lanes after analyzing changes in traffic volume between Chowol Interchange (IC) and Gwangju Junction (JCT). As a result, the average travel speed on the section increased from 18 km/h to 31 km/h, a 72.2% increase.
The Oksan Ochang Motorway recorded zero traffic-accident casualties in both 2024 and 2025, and received the highest user-satisfaction rating among privately financed expressways.
The Seosuwon–Pyeongtaek Expressway strengthened its response system with relevant agencies, including by donating electric-vehicle fire-suppression equipment to local fire stations. The Yongin–Seoul Expressway established and implemented a phased, long-term traffic-management plan, including the introduction of multi-lane Hi-Pass.
The evaluation was conducted through on-site inspections of every route, with experts in roads, transportation, safety, and accounting, as well as users of privately financed expressways, taking part. Civic groups representing truck and bus users also participated as evaluation committee members, inspecting pavement damage, cleanliness, and the convenience of rest areas and service areas.
MOLIT will require improvements to shortcomings identified in the evaluation and strengthen follow-up management. It also plans to share exemplary operating practices with other operators and award ministerial commendations and prize money to the selected privately financed expressway operators.
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