Linear Opening in 2027 More severely Shizuoka prefecture disagrees with the proposal of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism July 11 4:45

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism made a proposal for the breakthrough of the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in Shizuoka prefecture, where negotiations are difficult, but Shizuoka prefecture did not agree with this and the opening of business in 2027 will be even more severe. It was The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will continue to seek understanding from local cities and towns by directly explaining the details of the proposal.

Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, JR Tokai has requested that preparatory work for tunnel construction in Shizuoka Prefecture be admitted, but Shizuoka Prefecture, which is concerned about the impact on water resources, did not approve the start of work, and discussions are difficult. ..

To resolve the situation, Secretary-General Fujita of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism had a meeting with Governor Kawakatsu on the 10th, and proposed a national proposal to promptly proceed with the preparatory work to the extent that the impact on water resources is recognized to be minor. I explained.

However, Governor Kawakatsu disagreed, and once again expressed the idea that work could not be started, and the opening of business in 2027 became even more severe.

Therefore, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism would like to directly explain the contents of the proposal of the country to the local cities and towns and ask them what anxieties and concerns they have, and solve the problems.

In addition, we will continue to seek understanding from Shizuoka Prefecture by discussing issues concerning the conclusion of necessary agreements before starting work.