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Concerning the day and night continuous lane regulation associated with the "Niigata Chuetsu-oki Earthquake main restoration work" on the Hokuriku Expressway

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April 25, 2008
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Niigata Regional Head Office
Niigata Prefectural Police Headquarters Expressway Traffic Police Corps

NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Niigata City Nishi Ward, Regional Head Office President: Yoshio Shiraishi) was established on July 16, 2007. We will implement the restoration work for the Expressway damaged by the Niigata Chuetsu-oki Earthquake.

At the affected area, four lanes were opened (speed regulation of 80 km/hour) on December 5, last year due to an emergency restoration corresponding to the driving safety of customers. During this time, we have caused a great deal of inconvenience to our customers.Since early spring, we have conducted local surveys, surveys, etc., and are ready for this restoration work. Hokuriku Expressway (upper and lower lines) Joetsu Interchange (IC)-Nagaoka Junction (JCT) between May 8th (Thursday) and August 7th (Thursday) One day continuous lane regulation due to earthquake disaster restoration work Carry out.

Also, during the Obon period (August 8th to August 18th), it is possible to drive in four lanes, but after the end of the Obon period, one day lane will be restricted again. More details will be announced later.

When using the Expressway, please check the road traffic information in advance on the NEXCO EAST website "DraPla" etc. before you leave in time.

NEXCO EAST, in close cooperation with the Niigata Prefectural Police and the relevant organizations involved in the earthquake disaster restoration work, all the power of NEXCO EAST will be restored to minimize the inconvenience to customers. We will continue to work on it, so we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1 Restricted section and date and time

section(1) Hokuriku Expressway (upper and lower lines)
Joetsu IC-Yoneyama IC
(2) Hokuriku Expressway (upper and lower lines)
Yoneyama IC-Nagaoka JCT
Date and timeMonday, May 19, 2008
-Thursday, August 7, 2008		Thursday, May 8, 2008
-Thursday, August 7, 2008
  • Restrictions will be lifted for the periods during which congestion is expected to occur within the above period. (4 lanes are possible)
  • The regulation period may change depending on the weather.
Regulation methodDay and night continuous lane regulation (implemented while switching to running and overtaking lane regulations)
  • In addition to day and night continuous regulations, regulations may be implemented every day.
  • The maximum speed is limited to 50km/hour according to the regulations.
  • Move to a restricted location in the section
    (1 place maximum about 1 month)
  • Implement continuous regulation in the section
    (Up to approximately 23km)
Work contentTunnel repair, pavement repair work, etc.Pavement repair work, etc.

2 Note on construction section

Please slow down sufficiently in the construction section and keep the distance between vehicles to cooperate with safe driving.

If an accident or breakdown occurs in the construction section, please call the Traffic Control Center by emergency call or call the police by mobile phone and follow the instructions.

3 Traffic regulation position map

Traffic regulation location map: May 19th (Mon)-August 7th (Thurs) Joetsu IC-Yoneyama IC, May 8th (Thurs)-August 7th (Thurs) Yoneyama IC-Nagaoka JCT image

4 Traffic regulation information About information

(1) Information on traffic regulation
We will inform you at "DraPla E-NEXCO Drive Plaza".
address http://www.driveplaza.com/
Please see "Road traffic information" → "Schedule for traffic closures" → "Niigata area".

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

  • Highway telephone
    You can get real-time traffic information (5 minutes update) 24 hours by phone.
    Phone number 025-370-1620 (Hokuriku district information)
  • Japan Road Traffic Information Center
    Real-time road traffic information can be obtained via the Internet and telephone.
    Address http://www.jartic.or.jp/
    National uniform information dial 0570-011-011, mobile speed dial #8011

(3) Road traffic information available while driving
Highway radio (1620kHz)
VICS (available in VICS compatible car navigation etc.)

(4) Road traffic information available during breaks
Highway information terminal (installed in service areas, etc.)
Highway telephones, information in service areas, information signs, etc.

Reference book restoration work outline diagram [PDF: 27KB]

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