2018.07.17

A new "Kin Wang Bridge" is completed, with ahead of the "Motodarashi" approaching in two months

The large-scale complex " SHIBUYA STREAM (Shibuya Station Minami Block)", which is scheduled to open on September 13, attracts high attention as a redevelopment project of the Toyoko Line track ruins along the Shibuya River. Currently, a number of redevelopment projects are underway simultaneously in Shibuya, but from “Tokyu Bunka Kaikan” to “ Shibuya Hikarie (opened in April 2013)” and “Shibuya Station (including Tokyu Department Store Toyoko)” Most redevelopments, such as SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE (East Wing = planned to open in fiscal 2019, Central / West Wing = planned to be completed by 2017), "Tokyu Plaza" to "Tokyu Plaza (scheduled to start in autumn 2019)" Mainly rebuilding from existing commercial facilities to new commercial facilities. It is quite natural around Shibuya Station, a large city where it is difficult to acquire new land.
左 Left: Scenery of the Shibuya River taken on September 19, 2012. Right) Taken on May 17, 2018. You can see the " SHIBUYA STREAM " with Google in the center and the " SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE East Building" under construction, with no elevated elevated Toyoko Line.
However, the "Shibuya station Southern district project" along the Shibuya River including SHIBUYA STREAM differs from other redevelopment in that the "new" town is located in the area where there were no commercial facilities, offices, houses etc at all I am born. " Amid difficulty in choosing other than rebuilding, the utilization of the land ground track site due to the Toyoko Line underground has made it possible. In other words, on September 13th, it can be said that "Shibuyaki" in the southern area of Shibuya station.

On the 14th of July we approached the "Machibara" on July 14th, crossing the Shibuya River and finishing the replacement work of "Kim Wang Bridge (Shibuya Ward Special Route No. 552 Route)" which is the main flow line to SHIBUYA STREAM It was. On the same day, we celebrated the completion of the bridge, "Kin Wang Bridge Negari Went over to the beginning" was opened, so I would like to report the situation.
▲ A state of redevelopment along the Shibuya River Image Provision = SHIBUYA STREAM
As part of the "Land Readjustment Project in Shibuya Station Nambaibashi District", maintenance of the Shibuya Ward Special Route No. 552 Route (including Kim Wang Bridge) started from November 2015 , The construction of widening the width of the bridge from 4 m to 12 m had been done. Traditionally, Kim Wang Bridge was a one-way road from the Meiji Dori side, but with this widening it became a face-to-face roadway, and in addition to getting in to a new commercial facility, it is expected to improve access to Ebisu, Daikanyama .
The dedication ceremony was attended by the mayors of Shibuya, each neighborhood, the Shibuya Station South Block Land Readjustment Association, the town development promotion conference, and TOKYU CORPORATION involved in development, and the deity was held.

In addition, in commemoration of Inauguration, a crossover-initiation ceremony was held by "family 3 generations" which has been practiced in the regional custom for a long time. "From the ancient times, it is said that it is a longevity bridge that will be handed down beyond generations by giving a couple of 3 generations and older couple".
▲ Sagae river on the left side and Mr. Koike family on the right side.
In this round-the-clock ceremony, two families, Mr. Sagae river (Sagae) living at Shibuya 3-chome and Mr. Koike's family who runs a liquor store participate. Born and raised Shibuya's Sagae Toshie (82) said, "Originally the Toyoko Line guards gone, it got pretty bright, it is fun to have a lot of fun changing the town." Mr. Hiroshi sono (56), Mr. Takashi Sono (52), Mr. Akemi (56), the eldest son and son and a son of the eldest son (21) participated together on the day.
▽ appearance of the beginning of a ceremony.
Another participating family, Koike Ichiba runs a Koike liquor store near the Namiki bridge crossing and under the elevated Toyoko Line. Kozo says that she was married to Shibuya 52 years ago said, "The sound of the Toyoko Line ceased to sound, it was lonely at the beginning, but I am happy now, I am glad that I was fine. speak. On that day, we took the first step in Shibuya with five of my daughters Misako (47), my second husband Masaki (52), my grandson, Megumi (12), and Tomomi (8).
▲ Kim Wang Bridge (Shibuya-ku Special Route No. 552 Route) was widened from 4 m wide to 12 m wide, allowing cars to come and go.
Toward the end of autumn, Mr. Ken Hasebe said, "From now on, convenience is enhanced with Sakuragaoka (on the other side of the JR railway) with SHIBUYA STREAM, and Daikanyama and Ebisu I think that the city of Shibuya becomes more active and I think that it is a bridge that is a big step towards the world-leading city. "
▲ Kim Wang Bridge Plaza (tentative name) Perth Image Image Provision = SHIBUYA STREAM
Adjacent "Kin Wang Bridge Plaza (tentative name)" is adjacent to the newly redeemed "Kim Wang Bridge", and "Inari Bridge Square (tentative name)" adjacent to Shibuya station is established, respectively In the square there are various events and events such as Marche are scheduled. I can not wait for the birth of a new bustling space in Riverside.