[E18] Notice of nighttime ramp closure at Nagano Joshin-Etsu Expressway

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August 19, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Nagano Management Office

NEXCO EAST Nagano Management Office (Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture) will be closing the ramps of the Nagano Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") on the E18 Joshin-Etsu Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Joshinetsu Expressway") at night in order to carry out pavement repair work.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time when you go out.

1. Closed location and date and time

  1. Closed point
    Closure ①
    Joshinetsu Expressway In-bound, Nagano IC exit ramp
    Closure②
    Joshinetsu Expressway Out-bound Nagano IC exit ramp
  2. Image of closed area
  3. Date and time
Closure ①
Dates: September 7th (Mon) - September 10th (Thu), 2026
Reserve dates: September 14th (Mon) - September 17th (Thu), 2026
Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
  • Excluding Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Closure ②
Implementation period: September 28th (Mon) - October 7th (Wed), 2026
Reserve dates: October 8th (Thu) - October 21st (Wed), 2026
Date and time: Image of Closure ①
Date and time: Image of closure ②
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision to carry out construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter) etc. around 5:00 pm on the day of construction.

2. Detour

For information on alternative routes, please refer to Attachment ① [PDF: 239KB] and Attachment ② [PDF: 257KB].
The detour will increase your travel time, so please allow ample time for your journey.

3. Construction overview

At the exit ramp of the Joshinetsu Expressway Nagano IC, we will be closing the ramp at night to repair the damaged road surface.
The section where this work will be carried out is a single lane, and since normal lane regulations cannot carry out the work, it is necessary to close the ramps while carrying out the work.
Therefore, to minimize inconvenience to customers, we will close the lamps during weekday nights when traffic is low, and carry out the work intensively and efficiently. This work is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Image of pavement damage situation
Image of pavement repair work work situation

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Digital signage and advance notice signs will be posted at nearby service areas and parking areas.
  • 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.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed through official accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and LINE.
    [X (old Twitter)]
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) Expressway information
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations)" (@e_nexco_kanto_k) Decision on implementation of construction restrictions
    [LINE]
    "NEXCO EAST" (@e-nexco) Road closures and weather information
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