Tokyo Olympics Toyosu Market and other changes to closed days Concerned about road congestion November 5, 5:19
Ten central wholesale markets such as Toyosu Market operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will change the closed days on Wednesdays during the tournament to Fridays when there is a lot of traffic due to concerns about road congestion at the Olympics next year. Decided.
During the next year's Tokyo tournament, it is expected that the number of vehicles related to the tournament will increase, and there is concern about traffic congestion especially in the area around Toyosu Market in Koto Ward where the competition venues and athlete villages gather.
For this reason, the council formed by the people involved in the central wholesale market has changed the closed days that are usually set on Wednesdays during the next year's tournament for 10 central wholesale markets, including the Toyosu market, to Fridays when traffic is heavy. Decided to do.
This is to avoid the impact on traffic due to traffic congestion on the road and to reduce traffic in the city. Specifically, July 31st and Friday 7th August are closed days. It means that we will be open on Wednesday of that week.
On the other hand, July 24, when the opening ceremony is held, is Friday, but it will be opened on a temporary basis because there are many holidays before and after this and there is a possibility of affecting the life of the citizens.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says, “I want to cooperate with the suppression of the traffic congestion of the Olympics by thoroughly disseminating the information to market participants throughout the country, leading to smooth market operation.”