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Improvement of traffic convenience in Ulsan western area, official operation of Beomseo High-pass IC begins
The Beomseo High-pass IC, which residents of the Ulsan Beomseo area have been waiting for a long time, was officially opened on June 24, 2025, at 5 PM. This new High-pass only interchange is directly connected to the Ulsan Expressway and operates in a non-stop manner. Accordingly, a significant improvement in traffic conditions in the Ulsan western area is expected.
The total cost of this project was 29.3 billion won, with the city of Ulsan contributing 20.5 billion won and the Korea Expressway Corporation providing 8.8 billion won. This project is a vital transportation infrastructure development that has been promoted for a long time since 2015. Only vehicles under 4.5 tons equipped with a High-pass device can use the Beomseo IC, allowing for quick access to the expressway without traffic congestion thanks to the non-stop method.
This is expected to significantly enhance the transportation convenience of the Beomseo area.
Expansion of Cheonsang lower ramp road completed… width increased from 8m to 20m
Along with the opening of Beomseo IC, the "Beomseo IC-Cheonsang lower ramp road expansion project" has also been completed. The length of this road has been extended by about 1 km, and the width has been expanded from the existing 8m to 20m. A budget of 19.6 billion won was invested for this purpose.
The city of Ulsan is preparing for the expected increase in traffic volume after the opening of Beomseo IC through this road expansion, and it is expected to help reduce vehicle congestion around the Sinbok rotary. Moreover, the transportation convenience of residents in nearby areas such as Guyeong, Cheonsang, and Sunbawi in Beomseo-eup is projected to be significantly improved.
Significance and expected effects of Beomseo High-pass IC
The opening of this interchange signifies more than just the installation of facilities. The city of Ulsan will establish a route that allows direct entry and exit without bypassing the Ulsan toll gate in the residentially dense areas of the western region, including Beomseo. This is expected to lead to a triple effect—traffic volume distribution, alleviation of congestion during commuting hours, and reduction of logistics costs.
In particular, it will result in a substantial improvement in the quality of life for the approximately 75,000 residents living in Beomseo-eup. In addition, as the efficiency of entry and exit on the Ulsan Expressway increases, access within and outside the region is expected to significantly improve. Such changes will positively impact regional development.
Conclusion
With the recent opening of the Ulsan Beomseo High-pass IC, significant improvements in traffic conditions in the Ulsan western area are expected. This opening is regarded as an important achievement that makes Ulsan's expressway network more efficient and accessible.
In particular, this project, which was carried out in conjunction with the expansion of the Cheonsang lower ramp road, contributes to establishing a future-oriented transportation infrastructure based on the High-pass system. This is expected to enable similar expansions in other regions.
In the future, it will be necessary to take follow-up measures such as providing options for vehicles that do not have High-pass devices and enhancing connectivity with public transportation. If these supplementary measures are put in place, Ulsan's transportation environment will advance even further.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When was Beomseo High-pass IC opened?
Beomseo High-pass IC opened on June 24, 2025, at 5 PM.
The Beomseo High-pass IC, which residents of the Ulsan Beomseo area have been waiting for a long time, was officially opened on June 24, 2025, at 5 PM. This High-pass IC is directly connected to the Ulsan Expressway and operates in a non-stop manner, greatly enhancing traffic convenience.
Q. What vehicles can use Beomseo High-pass IC?
Only vehicles under 4.5 tons equipped with a High-pass device can use it.
Only vehicles under 4.5 tons equipped with a High-pass device can use the Beomseo High-pass IC. It operates in a non-stop manner, allowing for quick access to the expressway without traffic congestion, providing significant convenience to western area residents.
Q. How was the expansion of the Beomseo IC-Cheonsang lower ramp road carried out?
The road length was extended by about 1 km, and the width was expanded from 8m to 20m.
With the opening of Beomseo IC, the Beomseo IC-Cheonsang lower ramp road expansion project has been completed. The road length has been extended by about 1 km, and the width has been expanded from the existing 8m to 20m. This is expected to help alleviate congestion at the Sinbok rotary by preparing for the anticipated increase in traffic volume.
Q. What are the expected effects of the opening of Beomseo High-pass IC?
Expected effects include traffic volume distribution, alleviation of commuting congestion, and reduction of logistics costs.
The city of Ulsan anticipates that the opening of Beomseo High-pass IC will help distribute traffic volume in the western area and alleviate congestion during commuting hours. Additionally, preparation of direct routes bypassing the toll gate is expected to reduce logistics costs, thereby improving both the quality of life for local residents and traffic efficiency.
Q. What is the total cost of this project and which organizations supported it?
The total project cost is 29.3 billion won, supported by the city of Ulsan and Korea Expressway Corporation.
The total cost of the Beomseo High-pass IC project is 29.3 billion won, with the city of Ulsan contributing 20.5 billion won and the Korea Expressway Corporation providing 8.8 billion won. This is a long-term transportation infrastructure development project that has been underway since 2015.