With the establishment of a three-dimensional network connecting railroads, airports and harbors,
Chungnam is emerging as a transportation hub for the National Capital Relocation Project.
Roads
Construction of a latticed network of roads connecting
the east with the west and the south with the north. Expressways : 5 lines of 302km; Gyeongbu, Honam,
Seohaean, Cheonan-Nonsan, Daejeon-Tongyeong
Under construction : Daejeon-Dangjin (94.3km,
expected to be completed in 2008);
Gongju-Seocheon (61.4km, expected to be completed
in 2008)
National Highways : Construction of a connecting bridge between Anmyeondo Island and Boryeong
(13.4km, expected to completed in 2010);
Construction of West Seaside Industry and a Travel Road between Dangjin-Seocheon
(207.4km, to be completed in 2020)
Railways
Railways under construction
Gyeongbu High-speed Railway (Seoul-Daejeon 159km): completed in April 2004
Multi-track in Janghang Railway (Cheonan-Onyang 16.5km): expected to be completed in late 2006
Plans for middle and long-term periods
Geumgang Railroad (Janghang-Buyeo-Nonsan), Chungcheong Railroad (Boryeong-Jochiwon, connecting to Chungbuk Railroad)
Multi-track in Janghang Railway (Cheonan-Onyang 16.5km): expected to be completed in late 2006
