description Busan-Geoje Fixed Link Overview
The Busan-Geoje Fixed Link is a major transportation infrastructure project in South Korea that connects the metropolis of Busan to neighboring Geoje Island across the Geoje Strait. Opened to traffic in 2010, the route combines cable-stayed bridges with deep immersed-tube tunnels to allow continuous road traffic over the challenging marine environment. By providing a direct driving route over the water, the fixed link significantly reduces travel times for commercial transport and passengers compared to previous highway and ferry options.
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What does the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link connect?
The Busan-Geoje Fixed Link connects the city of Busan to Geoje Island in South Korea, providing a direct road route across the Geoje Strait. Before its completion, travellers relied on ferries to cross between the mainland and the island.
When did the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link open?
The Busan-Geoje Fixed Link opened in 2010 after years of construction. The fixed link was built to reduce travel times and improve economic connectivity between Busan and the shipbuilding industries on Geoje Island.
How does the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link cross the water?
The fixed link combines immersed-tube tunnels with cable-stayed bridges to cross the Geoje Strait. The underwater tunnel sections were constructed by sinking pre-fabricated tube segments into a dredged trench on the seabed.
Can you drive across the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link?
Yes, the Busan-Geoje Fixed Link is a road crossing open to vehicular traffic, and it significantly shortened the driving time between Busan and Geoje Island. A toll is charged for use of the crossing.
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