Key Facts
• JR Central is constructing the Linear Chuo Shinkansen between Shinagawa and Nagoya.
• The route in Yamanashi Prefecture includes 27.1 km of elevated bridges, 30% of the total.
• Two major river bridges, Kamikawa Bridge (754m) and Tsunegawa Bridge (225m), are under construction.
• Kamikawa Bridge is the longest on the Shinagawa-Nagoya route.
• Construction progress on the bridges is at 50%, with completion delayed to August 2026.
• The bridges are designed to withstand speeds of 500 km/h.
• Public tours of the Tsunegawa Bridge construction site began on August 5, 2023.
• The Shizuoka section remains unstarted due to environmental and regulatory issues.
• Discussions with Shizuoka Prefecture have progressed, resolving the issue of soil placement.
• The Linear Chuo Shinkansen’s opening has been postponed beyond 2027.
Summary
JR Central is advancing the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project, with significant progress on two major river bridges in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Kamikawa Bridge, at 754 meters, is the longest on the Shinagawa-Nagoya route, while the Tsunegawa Bridge spans 225 meters. Construction is 50% complete, with delays pushing the completion date to August 2026. Public tours of the Tsunegawa Bridge site began in August 2023, offering insights into the project’s scale and complexity. Meanwhile, the Shizuoka section faces delays due to unresolved environmental concerns, though recent discussions have resolved key issues regarding soil placement. The project’s overall timeline has been extended, with the opening now expected after 2027.
