Daegwallyeong Tunnels

South Korea

Total Length 1,830 meters, 60 meters, 60 meters, 705 meters, 1,209 meters, 234 meters, 120 meters
Status Active

The Daegwallyeong Tunnels consists of six tunnels along Expressway 50 in South Korea.

The Daegwallyeong Tunnels include:

  • Tunnel 1: 1,830 meters/1,800 meters, constructed in 2001
  • Tunnel 2: 55 meters/60 meters, constructed in 2001
  • Tunnel 3: 60 meters, constructed in 2001
  • Tunnel 4: 705 meters/668 meters, constructed in 2001
  • Tunnel 5: 1,209 meters/1,179 meters, constructed in 2001
  • Tunnel 6: 234 meters/202 meters, constructed in 2001
  • Tunnel 7: 120 meters, constructed in 2001.

The Hoenggye-Gangneung extension, including the Daegwallyeong tunnels, through the eastern mountains of the country, opened to traffic on November 28, 2001.

Dimensions & Classification

Total Length1,830 meters, 60 meters, 60 meters, 705 meters, 1,209 meters, 234 meters, 120 meters

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