Kita-Kanto Expressway is fully open!
The Kiryu Ota Interchange-Sano Danuma Interchange will open on March 19, 2011.
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- Kita-Kanto Expressway is fully open! The Kiryu Ota Interchange-Sano Danuma Interchange will open on March 19, 2011.
November 25, 2010
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has begun construction Kita-Kanto Expressway (nickname: "Kitakan") is an extension of Kiryu Ota Interchange (IC) to Sanodauma IC 18.6 km will be opened.
In addition, the Iduruhara Parking Area (PA) will be completed at the same time in the opening section.
In addition, with this opening, the entire "Kitaseki" line will be opened for approximately 150 km (including approximately 10 km of Higashi-Mito Road) from Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture to Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Opening date and time
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 15:00
Open section
From Ota Kiryu IC (Higashi Imaizumi Town, Ota City)
To Sananouma IC (Sanoshi Omicho) (extension 18.6km)
New facility
Ashikaga IC (Sugada Town, Ashikaga City) [Access Road: General Route 293]
Izuruhara PA (Izuruharacho, Sano City) [Between Ashikaga IC and Sananouma IC]
A walk to the opening of all lines of "Kitaseki"
| November 19, 1993 | Takasaki JCT-Isesaki | Enforcement order |
| November 19, 1993 | Tochigi Tsuga JCT-Utsunomiyakami Mikawa | Enforcement order |
| November 19, 1993 | Tomobe-Mito Minami | Enforcement order |
| December 25, 1997 | Isesaki-Kiryu Ota, Ashikaga-Iwafune JCT | Enforcement order |
| December 25, 1997 | Utsunomiyakami Mikawa-Moka, Sakuragawa Chikusei-Tomobe | Enforcement order |
| April 8, 1998 | Kiryu Ota-Ashikaga | Enforcement order |
| April 8, 1998 | Moka-Sakuragawa Chikusei | Enforcement order |
| March 18, 2000 | Tomobe JCT-Mito Minami | First opening |
| July 27, 2000 | Tochigi Tsuga JCT-Utsunomiyakami Mikawa | Opening |
| December 2, 2000 | Tomobe-Tomobe JCT | Opening |
| March 31, 2001 | Takasaki JCT-Isesaki | Opening |
| November 14, 2007 | Kasama West-Tomobe | Opening |
| March 8, 2008 | Isesaki-Kiryu Ota | Opening |
| March 15, 2008 | Utsunomiyakami Mikawa-Moka | Opening |
| April 12, 2008 | Sakuragawa Chikusei to Kasama West | Opening |
| December 20, 2008 | Moka-Sakuragawa Chikusei | Tohoku Expressway-Joban Expressway opening |
| April 17, 2010 | Sananouma-Iwafune JCT | Opening |
| March 19, 2011 | Kiryu Ohta-Sano Danuma | All lines opened |
[Main maintenance effects expected from "Kitaseki"]
The travel time between the three northern Kanto regions will be greatly reduced.
- The travel time from Gunma Prefectural Office to Ibaraki Prefectural Office is reduced by about two and a half hours compared to when using a general road.
"Kitaseki" contributes to the efficiency of logistics and the development of the local economy.
- By linking the three northern Kanto prefectures directly to the Ibaraki Port, we will improve logistics efficiency.
- Many industrial parks have been established in the three northern Kanto regions, contributing to the development of the local economy by creating employment opportunities.
"Kitaseki" will bring tourist spots closer to you and revitalize the area.
"Kitaseki" makes the roads in the area easy to drive and safe.
"Kitaseki" connects life.
We support you and your family during a disaster.
Expectations for "Kitaseki" Your voice
Characteristics of the open section-Environmental conservation efforts-
(1) eco interchange, eco area
For "the future of the environment", Ashikaga IC and Izuhara PA are being developed as "eco-inter" and "eco-area" which have introduced environment-friendly technology.
(2) Medaka and firefly canals
- In collaboration with a local NPO, we established a waterway (with a hiding place) in consideration of the medaka habitat.
- We have established a waterway where fireflies can easily inhabit (in which Kawana, which feeds larvae, is easy to live in).
Characteristics of open sections-Efforts to improve runnability and safety-
(1) Setting of backlight prevention measures signs
Signs that are easy to see even in the case of backlight in the morning and evening improve visibility when driving.
(2) Adoption of ceramic metal halide lamp
It has a color reproduction close to that of sunlight, improves visibility, and consumes less power, leading to CO2 reduction.
(3) Reducing the number of ETC lane closures
By using a new type of lighting fixtures, the number of lights will be reduced, and by reviewing the lighting positions that were previously placed on the lane to a position that does not affect the passage, the number of times the lane will be closed by changing the lighting will be reduced.
We set up a fence to prevent the invasion of animals, prevent collisions and improve safety.
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