[E18] Joshin-Etsu Expressway Komoro IC Out-bound Line Exit Ramp
Notice of night closure

September 25th (Monday) to September 29th (Friday) from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
~Pavement Repair Work~

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September 11, 5th year of Reiwa
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Saku Management Office

NEXCO EAST Saku Management Office (Saku City, Nagano Prefecture) will close the E18 Joshin-Etsu Expressway (hereinafter "Joshinetsu Expressway") Out-bound line Komoro Interchange (hereinafter "IC") at night for pavement repair work. carry out.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time when you go out.

1. 1. Closing location and date and time

  1. Closure location:
    Ramp flowing out from Joshinetsu Expressway Komoro IC Out-bound line (Tokyo area)
  2. Image of closed area
    • Attached to each line E18 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    September 25 (Mon) to 29 (Fri), 2023
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    October 2nd (Mon) to 6th (Fri), 2023
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Kanto construction regulations) twitter (external link)
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • We will inform you of the implementation decision on Twitter etc. around 17:00 on the day.

2. Detour

 As indicated by the blue arrows, get off at Saku IC and take Prefectural Route 9, National Route 141, and National Route 18 towards Ueda, and take Prefectural Route 79 towards Komoro IC.
If you detour between Saku IC and Komoro IC, the required time is expected to take 20 minutes (usually 11 minutes).

Image of detour

3. Construction overview

Joshinetsu Road Komoro IC Since the road surface has been damaged by the ramp flowing out of the Out-bound line, we will carry out pavement repair work. The section where this work is carried out is a single lane, and since construction cannot be done under normal lane regulations, it is necessary to close the ramp and carry out the construction.
Therefore, in order to cause as little inconvenience to customers as possible, we will close the lamps on weeknights when there is little traffic and carry out construction intensively and efficiently. This construction is necessary for safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo of road surface damage Road surface damage status Image image of the current caption
Photograph of pavement repair completion image Image image of caption of pavement repair completion image

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on the official accounts of Twitter and LINE.
    [Twitter]
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) real-time traffic information
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations)" (@e_nexco_kanto_k) Decision to implement construction regulations
    [LINE]
    "NEXCO EAST" (@e-nexco) Road closures and weather information
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