The Tokai Ring Express way is expected to revitalize the regional economy.

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The Chubu region is one of the most concentrated areas of manufacturing industries in Japan including the aircraft and automobile industry.
The Tokai Ring Expressway runs through three prefectures of Aichi, Gifu and Mie which consist of the Chubu region in a ring shape.
The road dedicated only to automobiles with a total length of about 160 km is being constructed connecting major cities within a radius of 30-40 km from Nagoya, the largest city in the region.
It is connected to national highways such as the Tomei Expressway, the Meishin Expressway, the Chuo Expressway and the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway forming a wide-area network running through main cities in the area.
The road is divided into east and west section and the east section was developed first. At present, about east half of the total extension is open.
In the eastern section opened in 2005, business locations and industrial parks along the road have increased dramatically, contributing to the revitalization of the regional economy.
In the west section where construction is ongoing, the development and planning of industrial parks are proceeding along the road.
The Tokai Ring Express way expected to revitalize the regional economy is being constructed connecting major cities within the region.
The opening of both section is expected to further revitalize the local economy.
Tourism industry also expects more visors thanks to a new tourist route starting from the Chubu International Airport using the Tokai Ring Expressway.
It is also expected to contribute to congestion reduction on major roads in the region and securing road functions during large scale disasters such as big earthquakes.

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