The groundbreaking ceremony for the ``Construction Works of the Joint National Highway 473 Road Improvement Project Tsuki Tunnel (tentative name) and Kanda Tunnel (tentative name)'' constructed by Aichi Prefecture was held near the entrance entered the mine in Toei Town on the 19th. Construction was a joint venture between Maeda Construction, Taikei Construction and Hatano Gumi. The aim is to complete the Tsuki Tunnel by 2026 and the Kanda Tunnel by 2027.
Plowing the land
About 60 people attended the ceremony. Hajime Nakajima, Director of the Provincial Construction Bureau, Osamu Mineno, Provincial Councilor, Toei Town Mayor Koji Murakami, Shitara Town Vice Mayor Michio Kubota, Maeda Construction Executive Director and Chubu Branch Manager Yasuhika Kaino laid the foundation = photo, praying for safety and early completion of the construction project.
Directed by Hiroyuki Hata
Director Nakajima said in his greeting, ``It connects to the San-en Nanshin Expressway and will play an important role in regional cooperation. We aim to open it as soon as possible.'' Mayor Murakami said, ``This is an important route from a detour perspective in times of disaster. I want the construction to proceed safely.'' Deputy Mayor Kubota read a congratulatory speech on behalf of Mayor Hiroshi Tsuchiya and said: ``The current road has some problems such as regulations on rainfall when heavy rain. We hope the new road will be completed soon.'' Then, Director of Harakatsu Prefecture Shinjo Shitara Construction Office presented an overview of the project.
“We are humbled by the community's expectations,” said the branch manager. The construction staff will work together as a unit to build a good tunnel.”
The two tunnels will form a new route, the ``Moon Bypass'', which will replace existing sections with poor alignment. Contribute to ensuring safe, secure and smooth transportation access. Excavation will proceed from east to west. The Tsuki Tunnel is 1,877 meters long and the Kanda Tunnel is 480 meters long. The width of the tunnel is 9.5 meters.
□Story of Director Hiroyuki Hata (Maeda Construction)□
``Construction will be carried out with a focus on safety and environmental considerations for the surrounding area.''
