[E8] Hokuriku Expressway In-bound Line Kashiwazaki IC ⇒ Yoneyama IC
Announcement of road closure due to live inspection of traffic accident

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September 6, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office Nagaoka Management Office

On September 11th (Monday), due to the fact that the Niigata Prefectural Police will conduct a live inspection of the traffic accident, the following is the E8 Hokuriku Expressway (In-bound line) Kashiwazaki Kashiwazaki Interchange (IC) ⇒ Yoneyama Yoneyama Interchange (IC) will be closed to traffic.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. section:
    Hokuriku Expressway In-bound Line Kashiwazaki IC ⇒ Yoneyama IC
  2. Date and time:
    September 11, 2020 (Monday) 14:00-16:00 (about 2 hours)
    • The end time will vary depending on the progress of the accident review.
    • In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to a later date. We will inform you of the schedule after the postponement.
    • It may be crowded at the Kashiwazaki IC exit. If you are in a hurry to get to the Kashiwazaki city area, get off at Nishiyama IC and use National Route 116 and National Route 8. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation.
  3. Image of closed sections and date and time
    *Processed by NEXCO EAST based on the Geographical Survey Institute map (Geographical Survey Institute)

2. Detour

Please use Route 8 as a detour.

3. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to road closures

For customers who temporarily flow out of Expressway due to road closures, detour around the closed section, re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, we will implement a "transfer charge adjustment" that adjusts the toll according to the section used. To do. (Please refer to the attached sheet [PDF: 112KB].)

Four. Information such as road traffic information

  • Expressway traffic information service “Drive Traffic (DraTra)”
    [Real-time information address] https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  • "DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
    [Address] https://www.driveplaza.com/
  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
    24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
    【電話番号】0570-024-024 または 03-5308-2424
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)
    【アドレス】https://www.jartic.or.jp/
    【電話番号】全国共通ダイヤル 050-3369-6666
    (携帯短縮ダイヤル #8011
    ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続されます。
  • Expressway Impact Information Site
    NEXCO CENTRAL If you would like to review the aggregated information on the websites of the companies, including NEXCO WEST and Metropolitan Highway, please click here.
    [Address https://ex-ssw.com/
  • NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office Twitter (ID: @e_nexco_niigata)
    We send information on traffic jams, road closures, and driving / travel information in Niigata Prefecture.
  • LINE official account "NEXCO EAST"
    We inform you about the traffic closure situation in NEXCO EAST jurisdiction.
    [Search] Search by "NEXCO EAST"
    [ID] @e-nexco
    [Friend registration 2D code]
    Friend registration LINE two-dimensional code image link (external link)
  • Highway radio
    Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    Wide-area road traffic information is notified on the monitor screen installed in SA / PA.
  • road information board
    We provide road traffic information such as road conditions and weather conditions.

Five. Inquiries regarding road closures

 新潟県警察 高速道路交通警察隊
 (TEL:025-287-4433

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