[E8] Hokuriku Expressway Out-bound line Itoigawa IC ⇒ Nou IC
Notice of road closure based on live observation of traffic accidents

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October 20, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office Joetsu Management Office

On October 27th (Friday), the Niigata Prefectural Police will carry out a live investigation of traffic accidents, and as follows, the E8 Hokuriku Expressway (Out-bound line) Itoigawa Itoigawa Interchange (IC) ⇒ Nou Nou The interchange (IC) will be closed to traffic.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. section:
    Hokuriku Expressway Out-bound Line Itoigawa IC ⇒ Nou IC
  2. Date and time:
    October 27, 2020 (Friday) 14:00-16:00 (about 2 hours)
    • The end time will vary depending on the progress of the accident review.
    • In case of inclement weather, it may be postponed to a later date. We will notify you of the postponed schedule.
    • The Itoigawa IC exit may be crowded. If you are in a hurry to get to the Itoigawa city area, please get off at Oyashirazu IC and take National Route 8. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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 leave Expressway due to road closures, detour through the closed section, re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, we will implement a "transfer fee adjustment" that adjusts the toll depending on the section used. To do. (Please refer to the attached document [PDF: 237KB].)

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】http://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 barcode≫
    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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