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Centum Mandeok Deep Road Opening in Mid-February: What is the toll? / Available during the Lunar New Year holidays, High-pass toll collection starts from the 19th, Peak and Off-peak time confirmation
- Announcement regarding the toll collection for the toll road
Busan Metropolitan City announced the toll collection method and system for the 'Mandeok~Centum Urban Underground Expressway (Deep Road)' on January 21, 2026. Accordingly, the deep road, introduced for the first time in Busan, is expected to open in early February, with full-scale toll operations starting on February 19. Safety inspections and facility tests are currently being conducted with the goal of opening before the Lunar New Year holiday.
The Mandeok~Centum Deep Road is a 9.62km long, 4-lane road connecting Mandeok-dong in the northern district of Busan and Jaesong-dong in Haeundae district (Centum City). This road is the longest urban underground road in the country, built at a depth of 40-120m underground, and started construction in November 2019, with plans to open in about seven years.
The total project cost is 791.2 billion won, of which private investment accounts for 588.5 billion won. Once the road opens, it is expected that the travel time during rush hours, which currently takes over 40 minutes, will be reduced to around 10 minutes. This will significantly help alleviate traffic congestion in the city.
The toll rates will vary depending on the time of day. Peak hours are set from 7 AM to 12 PM, and from 4 PM to 9 PM. Off-peak hours are from 5 AM to 7 AM, from 12 PM to 4 PM, and from 9 PM to midnight, with late-night hours defined as midnight to 5 AM.
For example, for small vehicles, the toll for the Mandeok to Centum section during peak hours is 2,500 won, 1,600 won during off-peak hours, and 1,100 won during late-night hours. Additionally, for the Mandeok to Dongnae section, the toll is 1,400 won during peak hours, 900 won during off-peak hours, and 600 won during late-night hours.
Small vehicles will have lower rates, while medium and large vehicles such as cargo trucks will see a gradual increase in tolls depending on their classification.
Toll collection will be conducted using high-pass and a video recognition-based post-payment method called ‘Smart Tolling’. The fees will be charged for 40 years from February 19, 2026, to February 18, 2066, and Busan Dongseo Expressway Co., Ltd. will be in charge of this. Discounts will be governed by the relevant laws, including the 「Toll Road Act」.
The opening of this deep road is expected to disperse traffic volume in frequently congested areas such as Mandeok-daero and Chungnyeol-daero. This is anticipated to bring positive changes, improving accessibility between western Busan and eastern Busan. However, opinions have been raised regarding the need for systematic management of disaster prevention, evacuation systems, and toll operations due to the characteristics of long underground tunnels.
Busan Metropolitan City Announcement No. 2026-164
Announcement regarding the toll collection for the toll road
In accordance with Article 26 of the Private Investment Act for Infrastructure, Article 19 of the Toll Road Act, and Article 13 of the Enforcement Decree of the same law, the following is announced.
2026. 1. 21.
Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City
1. Type and section of the toll road for toll collection
○ Type of road: Metropolitan City Road
- (Main Road No. 203) Total Length (L) = 9.62 km, Width (B) = 11~27.5 m (4 lanes)
○ Section: Mandeok-dong, Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City - JaeSong-dong, Haeundae-gu
2. Toll collector: Busan Dongseo High-speed Highway Co., Ltd.
3. Toll (unit: Won)
| Classification | Details | Mandeok↔Dongnae | Mandeok↔Centum | ||||
| Peak | Off-Peak Discount | Late-Night Discount | Peak | Off-Peak Discount | Late-Night Discount | ||
| Small Vehicle | ∘Cars with a displacement of less than 1,000cc | 700 | 400 | 300 | 1,200 | 800 | 500 |
| Small Car | ∘Passenger cars, vans with less than 16 seats, trucks under 2.5 tons | 1,400 | 900 | 600 | 2,500 | 1,600 | 1,100 |
| Medium Vehicle | ∘Vans with over 17 seats, trucks over 2.5 tons and under 10 tons | 2,400 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 4,200 | 2,700 | 1,800 |
| Large Vehicle | ∘Trucks over 10 tons | 3,000 | 2,000 | 1,300 | 5,500 | 3,500 | 2,400 |
※ (Peak) 07-12, 16-21, (Off-Peak) 05-07, 12-16, 21-24, (Late Night) 00-05
4. Toll collection period: 2026. 2. 19. - 2066. 2. 18. (For 40 years)
5. Vehicles subject to toll payment: All vehicles passing through the toll booth
6. Individuals eligible for toll exemptions: Article 15(2) of the Toll Road Act, Article 8 of the Enforcement Decree of the same law, Article 5 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the same law
7. Method of toll collection: Use of ETCS (high-pass) for unmanned collection and video recognition based post-payment (smart tolling)
Classification
Announcement
Agency Type
City
Agency
Busan Metropolitan City
Announcement No.
No. 2026-164
Title
Announcement regarding the toll collection for the toll road
Date
2026-01-21
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When will the Centum Mandeok Deep Road open and how much will the toll be?
The Centum Mandeok Deep Road is expected to open in early February 2026, and the toll will vary based on the time of day and vehicle type.
The Centum Mandeok Deep Road is a 9.62 km long underground 4-lane road connecting Mandeok-dong in the northern district of Busan and JaeSong-dong in Haeundae district. It is scheduled to open in early February 2026, with full toll operations starting on February 19, when tolls will be applied as peak, off-peak, and late-night rates depending on the time of day. For example, for small vehicles, the toll for the Mandeok~Centum section during peak hours is 2,500 won, off-peak 1,600 won, and late-night 1,100 won, with different rates based on vehicle type.
Q. How will the toll for the Centum Mandeok Deep Road be paid?
Tolls will be collected using high-pass and a video recognition-based post-payment method called Smart Tolling.
Tolls will be managed by Busan Dongseo High-speed Highway Co., Ltd. for 40 years from February 19, 2026. Toll collection will be carried out through unmanned collection using high-pass and the post-payment method Smart Tolling based on video recognition. This allows drivers to pay without stopping, and some discounts may apply according to relevant laws.
Q. What are the traffic effects of the Centum Mandeok Deep Road?
It is expected to reduce the existing travel time of over 40 minutes during rush hours down to around 10 minutes.
This deep road is expected to significantly contribute to alleviating traffic congestion in Busan. As the longest urban underground road in the country, connecting Mandeok-dong in the northern district and Centum City in Haeundae at a depth of 40-120m underground, the travel time for commuting, which used to exceed 40 minutes, is expected to be reduced to approximately 10 minutes. It is also expected to disperse traffic flow, improving accessibility between western Busan and eastern Busan.
Q. How will the tolls be categorized by time and what are the rates for each time period?
Tolls will be divided into peak, off-peak, and late-night categories; rates will differ based on vehicle type and section.
Toll time categories will be defined as peak (07:00-12:00, 16:00-21:00), off-peak (05:00-07:00, 12:00-16:00, 21:00-24:00), and late-night (00:00-05:00). For small vehicles in the Mandeok~Centum section, the toll during peak hours is 2,500 won, off-peak 1,600 won, late-night 1,100 won; for the Mandeok~Dongnae section, the toll during peak is 1,400 won, off-peak 900 won, and late-night 600 won. Separate differential toll rates apply to small vehicles and large vehicles.
Q. Is there any guidance regarding the use of the Centum Mandeok Deep Road during the Lunar New Year period?
The road is expected to open before the Lunar New Year, and toll collection via high-pass will start from February 19.
The Centum Mandeok Deep Road is targeted to open before the Lunar New Year holiday. Currently, safety inspections and facility tests are underway. From February 19 onwards, full toll operations will commence using high-pass and Smart Tolling, expected to enable smooth traffic during the Lunar New Year period. Alleviating traffic congestion and facilitating convenient toll collection are key objectives.
