Joshin-Etsu Expressway (In-bound line) at the start time of two-way traffic
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-One-way one-way two-way traffic using the Out-bound line (two lanes) starts today at 17:00-

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  • About the start time of two-way traffic on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway (In-bound)

April 11, 2014
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office

Joshin-Etsu Expressway between Saku IC and Usui Karuizawa IC (In-bound line) was closed due to the impact of the disaster, but the work to switch traffic regulations on-site progressed smoothly. From From 17:00 on April 11, 2014, use the current Out-bound lane (two lanes) to make a one-way up-and-down lane crossing, and drive the In-bound line (Tokyo direction). Secure.

When traveling, please follow the road safety precautions and drive safely.

Also, Congestion expected due to traffic concentration on weekday mornings and evenings with heavy traffic, especially on weekends It has been done. When you use the Expressway, please take enough time to go out.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we are working diligently to restore the disaster at an early stage.

1 Provisional operation section

Road name section direction Provisional operational status Remarks
Self Solstice
Joshin-Etsu Expressway Saku IC Usui Karuizawa IC Top/bottom One car on one side, two-way
(About 600m)

Regulation status (schematic diagram)

Image of regulatory status (schematic diagram)

2 Notes on traffic in the above sections

  1. We temporarily operate 2 lanes on each side with 1 lane on each side.
  2. We will enforce a speed limit of 50 km / h. We ask for your cooperation in safe driving, complying with local speed limits.
  3. However, In-bound from face-to-face-way point of the line In-bound for the points to move to the line, because the curve is tight, please observe the speed limit of 30km / h.

3 One-way, one-lane, two-way traffic image

【Normal time】

Image of one-lane one-way two-way traffic image

[Temporary operation] (1 car on each side, two-way traffic)

Image of one-lane one-way two-way traffic image

4 Congestion prediction

During one-way one-way traffic on one side, the number of lanes that can be driven will decrease from two lanes to one lane, so it is expected that congestion will occur especially on Saturdays and Sundays when traffic is heavy. When you are in a traffic jam, keep a sufficient distance between vehicles and drive while being careful of a rear-end collision.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Also, when you go out, please take time to go out.

[Prediction of traffic congestion from regulatory points]

Image image of traffic congestion prediction from regulation points
  • If it will continue to be affected during the GW period, we will inform you separately about lane operation methods and traffic congestion forecast.

5 How to obtain traffic information

(1) Traffic information that can be obtained before going out

  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
    ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024 (24時間オペレーターが対応)
    TEL:03-5338-7524 (PHS、IP電話のお客さま)
  • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "Drive Traffic"
    [PC] http://www.drivetraffic.jp/
    [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)の道路交通情報
    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します。
    ※PHS、IP電話など一部の電話からはご利用できません。
    全国・関東甲信越情報 050-3369-6600
    インターネット http://www.jartic.or.jp/
  • Highway Telephone (Provides the latest information updated every 5 minutes for 24 hours)
    Nagano station: 026 (278) 1620

(2) Road traffic information available during driving

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway information terminal
    A wide range of road information is provided in an easy-to-understand format on a TV screen installed at the rest facility.
  • Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST(Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto ) Also delivers information.