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Expansion of Gwangandaegyo commuting toll discount hours
Busan City announced that starting from May 26, 2025, the discount hours for the Gwangandaegyo commuting toll will be extended from the existing 2 hours to 3 hours.
The discount time, which was previously from 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays, will now be changed to 6 AM to 9 AM, allowing early commuters to travel more conveniently.
This extension of discount hours is expected to provide more benefits to citizens using the Gwangandaegyo bridge.
Especially, all vehicles except small cars will be eligible for this discount, providing many drivers with the opportunity to save on transportation costs.
For information on checking and voluntarily paying unpaid tolls through smart tolling, please refer to the post below.
Overview of Gwangandaegyo commuting toll discount
The implementation date is May 26, 2025.
The discount hours will change from the existing 2 hours from 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays to a new total of 3 hours from 6 AM to 9 AM.
The discount benefit applies to all vehicles using the Gwangandaegyo bridge, with the exception of small cars. It will be applied automatically without prior registration, so please consider this when using the bridge.
| Category | Regular Toll | Commuting Discount Toll |
| Small car | 500 KRW | 500 KRW |
| Medium car | 1,000 KRW | 500 KRW |
| Large car | 1,500 KRW | 800 KRW |
| Special vehicle | 1,500 KRW | 800 KRW |
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Evening discount hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
remain unchanged.
Background of Gwangandaegyo toll discount implementation
Busan City decided to adjust the discount hours in order to resolve the issue of early commuters not being able to benefit from the Gwangandaegyo bridge discount.
This decision reflects complaints arising from the discrepancy between the existing discount hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and the actual commuting hours.
This adjustment will move the morning discount hour one hour earlier, providing more practical benefits to early commuters and shift workers.
Overview of Gwangandaegyo operations
Gwangandaegyo is an eight-lane bridge connecting Daeun-dong in Nam-Gu and U-dong and Jaesong-dong in Haeundae-Gu, Busan. It is one of Busan's key transportation infrastructures, serving a large number of vehicles.
The project spans from 1635-55 Daeun-dong, Nam-Gu, to 1196-16 U-dong, Haeundae-Gu and has a total project cost of approximately 789.9 billion KRW. The toll collection for this bridge began on June 1, 2003, and will continue for 25 years until May 31, 2028.
Operational management is entrusted to the Busan Facilities Corporation, and the tolls are set at 500 KRW for small cars, 1,000 KRW for medium cars, and 1,500 KRW for large and special vehicles. Gwangandaegyo plays an important role in enhancing transportation convenience in Busan.
History of Gwangandaegyo toll discounts
From August 1, 2009, vehicles using Hi-pass receive a 20% discount on tolls during commuting times. Later, starting January 1, 2018, the commuting toll discount was expanded to 50% for all vehicles.
Additionally, from May 26, 2025, the discount hours during commuting will increase from 2 hours to 3 hours.
Busan City plans to continuously explore various policies to enhance transportation convenience for citizens in the future.
Small cars already receive a 50% toll discount under the Road Act. Therefore, double discounts related to this are not possible. Additionally, regular tolls will be charged if the road is used outside of commuting hours, so caution is advised.
Conclusion
The increase in the Gwangandaegyo commuting toll discount hours is expected to positively impact transportation cost savings for Busan citizens.
This measure provides substantial benefits to early commuters and shift workers, significantly enhancing the likelihood of increased utilization of the Gwangandaegyo bridge.
Busan City plans to continuously research various methods to improve transportation convenience for citizens and to actively reflect their voices.
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