Considering the closure of parking lots such as roadside stations Due to movement restrictions during large holidays, Minister of Foreign Affairs April 24, 13:32
With the spread of the new coronavirus, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane indicated that he would consider closing parking lots managed by countries that are frequently used for tourism purposes, such as roadside stations, to reduce movement during large holidays. It was.
On the 23rd, the National Governor's Association urged the government to take special measures, such as regulation of roads controlled by the state and prohibition of the use of parking lots, in order to reduce unnecessary travel during long holidays.
Regarding this, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 24th, "How to restrain the movement of people during the long holidays is a big issue. On the other hand, logistics that supports people's lives and economic activities. It is necessary to work as hard as possible so that there is no hindrance to the situation. ”
In addition, “the nationally controlled roads are the most important highways among the roads. It is very difficult to regulate national highways nationwide from the perspective that securing logistics is extremely important. I want to do things like self-restraint. "
Regarding state-controlled parking lots such as roadside stations, "I would like to consider closing the places where it is judged that the majority of tourists use it and the impact on logistics is small," we said. He also indicated the idea of coordinating with local governments and considering closing.