31 Level Crossings Designated for Improvement Nationwide
Overview
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has designated 31 level crossings nationwide for improvement under the Act on Promotion of Improvement of Level Crossings, aiming to prevent level-crossing accidents and improve traffic flow. The sites include crossings requiring urgent action, such as frequently closed crossings, as well as crossings recognized as presenting local issues. Measures suited to local conditions, including grade separation, widening, construction of surrounding bypass routes, and barrier-free improvements, will be considered and implemented at the designated sites. Seven sites overlap with locations designated in previous fiscal years.
Key points
- Designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under the Act on Promotion of Improvement of Level Crossings.
- 31 sites nationwide are targeted for improvement.
- Promotes accident prevention, smoother traffic flow, and barrier-free access.
- Seven sites overlap with designations from previous fiscal years.
Overview
On July 24, 2026, 31 sites nationwide were designated as level crossings requiring improvement.
The targets include crossings that require urgent consideration of measures, such as frequently closed crossings, and crossings recognized as presenting local issues. The designation is based on the Act on Promotion of Improvement of Level Crossings.
Impact
Measures to prevent level-crossing accidents and improve traffic flow will be considered and implemented at the designated sites.
A broad range of measures suited to local conditions, including grade separation and construction of bypass routes, will be considered and implemented at the designated sites.
Details
In accordance with the law, measures including grade separation and widening of level crossings will be considered and implemented at the designated sites.
Measures are not limited to improvements at individual level crossings and also cover area-wide and comprehensive measures, such as construction of surrounding bypass routes.
In addition, a wide range of measures, including barrier-free improvements at level crossings, will be considered and implemented according to local conditions.
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