Prospect of JR Hohi Main Line reopening around August Kumamoto earthquake disrupted April 10 11:41
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that driving will resume around August on the section of Kumamoto Prefecture on the JR Hohi Main Line, which is still closed due to the impact of the Kumamoto earthquake four years ago.
The JR Hohi Main Line was interrupted by a landslide caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake four years ago, which cut off approximately 27 km between Aso Station and Higo Otsu Station in Kumamoto Prefecture.
When the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed the progress of the restoration work, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism revealed that it was expected that service would resume around August.
In addition, a section of National Route 57 connecting Kumamoto and Oita, which was also cut off due to the landslide caused by the earthquake, and the `` Northern Restoration Route '' which is newly developing on the north side, can pass around October It is expected to be.
In addition, Aso Ohashi on National Route 325, which collapsed due to the earthquake, is expected to be open around March next year.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane said, "If operations and traffic can be resumed, they will contribute not only to the transportation of the residents of the prefecture but also to tourism. This does not mean that Kumamoto's reconstruction is over. We will do our utmost to achieve true recovery as soon as possible, while staying close to the stricken area. "