Expressway renewal project


[E8] Hokuriku Expressway (Out-bound line) Between Meitachi Tanihama IC and Joetsu IC Notice of night traffic closure and day-night continuous lane regulation (3rd report)


We will carry out tunnel reinforcement work from August to November

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* Attachment 1 July 20, 10:00 am Correction

July 13, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata City) E8 Tunnel reinforcement work has been implemented since October 2017 between the Meitetsu Tanihama Interchange (IC) and Joetsu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway (Out-bound line).

Construction will be suspended during the summer traffic congestion period, but construction will resume from Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation as it is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of the Expressway.

Route Hokuriku Expressway
section Meitetsu Tanihama IC-Joetsu IC (Out-bound line)
Implementation period (1) Closed at night
It will be conducted on the following schedule except Saturday and Sunday.
・ From Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to Friday, August 24, and
・ Monday, August 27, 2018-Tuesday, August 28 [6 days]
(Reserve day) Wednesday, August 29-Thursday, August 30
We will inform you of the suspension plan after September as soon as it is decided.
(2) Day / night continuous lane regulation
・ From Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Time (1) From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning, (2) 24 hours all day
Construction content Tunnel reinforcement work
Remarks * The regulation period and time may be changed or canceled depending on the weather and construction progress.

This traffic closure will be carried out at the same time as the night traffic closure on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway (Myoko Kogen IC-Joetsu JCT). Detail is Our homepage please look at.

Image image of night traffic
Image image of night traffic
  • Even after mid-September 2018, we plan to close at night. The implementation date will be announced once it is determined.
  • Regarding adjustment of transit charges due to suspension of traffic, Attachment 1 [PDF: 104KB] Please check.
  • NEXCO EAST 's road traffic information services, etc. Attachment 2 [PDF: 134KB] Please check.

Outline of tunnel reinforcement work

Tunnel reinforcement work is a work to install an invert (a lining part that is finished in an inverted arch on the bottom of the tunnel) against the increase in earth pressure around the tunnel, increasing the proof stress of the tunnel, It has the effect of preventing deformation.

Image image of the outline of tunnel reinforcement work

Tunnel reinforcement work (other cases)

Image of tunnel reinforcement work (other cases)

Lane control methods

Image of lane regulation method
    

Now, bring safety and security to the next generation.
NEXCO EAST will engage in the Expressway renewal and repair business in order to deliver safety and security to everyone.
URL: http://www.e-nexco.co.jp/renewal/

[Detailed information on Expressway renewal project]
Search for "Fast Renewal" or Special website Please check.

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