Osan–Hwaseong Expressway Explained

Country:KOR
Type:EX
Route:171
Map:171 Osan-Hwaseong.svg
Length Km:2.55
Established:October 29, 2009
Direction A:East
Terminus A:Osan, Gyeonggi-do
Direction B:West
Terminus B:Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do
Cities:Hwaseong, Osan

Osan–Hwaseong Expressway (Korean: 오산화성고속도로,, part of Expressway 171) is an expressway in South Korea that runs between Osan and Hwaseong. Established on October 29, 2009, it is the shortest expressway in South Korea with a length of 2.55 kilometers (1.58 miles). It shares its expressway number with Yongin-Seoul Expressway. However, they are not connected.

History

On January 3, 2008, the name was changed from Pyeongtaek-Hwaseong Expressway to Expressway No. 171 Osan–Hwaseong Expressway.[1] On October 29, 2009, all routes were started through the West Osan Junction- Annyeong Tollgate.[2]

Features

List of facilities

No. Name Korean Name Hanja Name Connections Notes Location
6서오산 분기점 西烏山分岐點 JC Osan, Gyeonggi
7서오산 요금소 西烏山料金所 - TG
8안녕 나들목 安寧 IC Hwaseong, Gyeonggi

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Korea Ministry of Government Legislation. ko:고속국도 노선 지정령. http://law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=82548&ancYd=20080103&ancNo=20526&efYd=20080103&nwJoYnInfo=N&efGubun=Y&chrClsCd=010202#0000. law.go.kr. Korea Ministry of Government Legislation. 29 September 2014. ko. 2008-01-03. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018112217/http://law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=82548&ancYd=20080103&ancNo=20526&efYd=20080103&nwJoYnInfo=N&efGubun=Y&chrClsCd=010202#0000. 18 October 2014.
  2. News: Goo. Jayoon. ko:봉담~동탄,평택~화성 고속도로 오늘 개통. http://www.fnnews.com/news/200910282247577405. 29 September 2014. Financial News. 2009-10-28. ko. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018112158/http://www.fnnews.com/news/200910282247577405. 18 October 2014.