Busan–Geoje Bridge
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The Busan–Geoje Fixed Link or Geoga Bridge (Korean: 거가대교) is an 8.2-kilometer (5.1-mi) bridge-tunnel fixed link that connects the South Korean city of Busan to Geoje Island. The route opened on December 13, 2010[1] and shortens the travelling distance between Geoje Island and Busan by about 60 kilometers (37 mi). The new road has two lanes in each direction and carries National Road 58.[2]
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Busan–Geoje Fixed Link | |
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Coordinates | 35°0′57.2″N 128°44′39″E |
Carries | National Route 58 (South Korea) |
Locale | Busan, South Korea |
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Design | Fixed link (bridge-tunnel) |
Total length | 8.2 kilometers (5.1 mi) |
Longest span | 475 meters (1,558 ft) |
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The fixed link opens Geoje Island to tourist-related development and saves US$300 million in costs related to traffic delays from the longer route.[3]