[E17] Kan-Etsu Expressway Out-bound Nagaoka IC ⇒ Nagaoka JCT
Notice of road closure due to traffic accident investigation

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April 16 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office Nagaoka Management Office

Due to an on-site inspection of a traffic accident being conducted by the Niigata Prefectural Police on Tuesday, April 23rd, the E17 Kan-Etsu Expressway (Out-bound) will be closed from Nagaoka Interchange (IC) to Nagaoka Junction (JCT) as follows.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. section:
    Kan-Etsu Expressway Out-bound) Nagaoka IC ⇒ Nagaoka JCT
  2. Date and Time:
    2024 12:00-14:00 (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 exit from Nagaoka IC may be congested, so please be mindful of your speed.
      We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate 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)

    Detour to Niigata City

    Image of the detour route towards Niigata City
    *Processed by NEXCO EAST based on the Geographical Survey Institute map (Geographical Survey Institute)

    Detour to Toyama

    Image of the detour route towards Toyama
    *Processed by NEXCO EAST based on the Geographical Survey Institute map (Geographical Survey Institute)

2. Detour

Please use Route 8 as a detour.

3. Contact information for road closures

 新潟県警察 高速道路交通警察隊
 (TEL:025-287-4433

Four. About transfer adjustment due to traffic closure

For customers who exit Expressway due to a road closure, detour around the closed section, then re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, a "transfer adjustment" will be implemented in which the toll will be adjusted according to the section used. (Please refer to the attached document [PDF: 157KB].)

5. Road traffic information and other 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 X (formerly Twitter)
    【ID】@e_nexco_niigata
    We provide information on traffic congestion, road closures, driving and travel within 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 2D 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.
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