Dohwa Interchange on Former Gyeongin Expressway Set to Become History as At-Grade Conversion Work Begins
Incheon City is stepping up work to convert the area around Dohwa Interchange (IC) on the former Gyeongin Expressway into an at-grade intersection.
According to the city on Oct. 26, the project aims to transform Dohwa Interchange, formerly a grade-separated expressway entrance and exit, into an urban at-grade intersection that is seamlessly connected to the surrounding area. The project will cost 79.1 billion won and is targeted for completion in December 2027.
As part of the work, the Dohwa Interchange exit ramp will be shifted and reduced from two lanes to one lane starting at 1 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2026. The existing exit ramp site will become an active construction zone, with subsequent work, including the removal of bridge structures, to proceed in stages.
The city urged drivers using the Dohwa Interchange exit ramp to watch for the changed lane configuration and drive slowly. It also asked them to detour via the Juan Industrial Complex exit ramp, which connects toward the Dohwa District after the Bangchuk Overpass, if traffic congestion occurs.
The city plans to carry out the Incheon-daero Generalization Project, including the Dohwa Interchange works, without disruption. It will remove soundproof walls and retaining walls and transform the long-severed area of the old city center into a vibrant urban space centered on greenery and pedestrians.
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An Incheon City official said, "The lane change at Dohwa Interchange, which has served as a key entrance and exit for the Gyeongin Expressway for many years, is the first step toward creating an at-grade intersection and a symbolic part of the transformation into a city road centered on residents. We will do our utmost to minimize inconvenience to residents during construction and ensure that the subsequent work proceeds smoothly in a safe traffic environment."
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