Key Facts
• On August 28, 2025, Chiba Prefecture and 11 cities submitted a request to the government.
• The request aims to enhance the impact of Narita Airport’s functional expansion.
• Governor Kumagai and Mayor Shibata handed the request to Deputy Minister Katsunori Takahashi.
• The request emphasizes the need for strategic infrastructure to support Narita Airport’s “second opening.”
• It includes 10 items, such as early development of the Ichikawa-Funabashi section of the Kita-Chiba Road.
• Another focus is advancing the study of the New Bayshore Road’s route and structure.
• Deputy Minister Takahashi acknowledged the need for swift action on unimplemented sections of the Kita-Chiba Road.
• He also highlighted traffic congestion and travel time losses as key issues for the New Bayshore Road.
• Governor Kumagai expressed confidence in the request’s reception by the deputy minister.
Summary
Chiba Prefecture and 11 cities submitted a formal request to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism on August 28, 2025, seeking accelerated development of key road infrastructure. The request aims to amplify the benefits of Narita Airport’s functional expansion, including new and extended runways. Key proposals include the early development of the Ichikawa-Funabashi section of the Kita-Chiba Road and advancing studies on the New Bayshore Road. Deputy Minister Katsunori Takahashi acknowledged the urgency of addressing unimplemented road sections and traffic congestion issues. Governor Kumagai expressed optimism about the request’s impact, emphasizing its detailed and unified approach.
