The Ōhashi Junction (大橋ジャンクション) is a covered one-quadrant Interchange of the Shuto Expressway system in Tokyo. It connects the Shibuya Route and the Central Circular Route (C2). It was partially opened in 2010 and fully completed in 2015. The completed interchange links the Central Circular Route (Shuto Expressway) through the Yamate Tunnel as far as the Bayshore Route in Shinagawa.[1]
| Ōhashi Junction | |
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| 目黒天空庭園 | |
 Aerial view of Ohashi Junction | |
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| Location | Meguro, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°39′05″N 139°41′17″E / 35.6513°N 139.68815°E |
| Area | 7,000 square meters (75,000 sq ft) |
| Created | 2013 |
| Operated by | Meguro City |
It is designed to be as compact as possible and environmentally friendly. The Shibuya Route is an elevated highway and the Central Circular Route is underground; the Ohashi junction is a spiral bridge with four loops to allow cars to go between the two. The junction rises to a height of 35m above ground, 36m underground and has a diameter of between 130 and 175 meters.
The Meguro Sky Garden (目黒天空庭園, Meguro Tenkū Teien) is a 7000 m2[2] linear roof garden park in Ōhashi, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan, constructed over the Ohashi junction rising from 15 to 35 meters above street level. The garden serves as a freeway lid.[3]
The road junction redevelopment also includes high rise residential housing, retail, a local Meguro government branch office, a library, community meeting rooms and all-weather sports facilities.[4]
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Model of the Ohashi junction -
View west towards Sangenjaya -
Sports ground located in the center of Ohashi Junction -
Exterior Wall of Ohashi Junction seen from the Meguro River
References
edit- ^ 首都高JCT屋上に公園 「目黒天空庭園」オープン 日本経済新聞 2013年3月30日
- ^ "CAR WATCH IMPRESS". 31 January 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Andrews, William. "Ping Mag". Architecture. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ "Tokyo Metropolitan Government". Official Website. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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