[E18] Joshin-Etsu Expressway celebrated its 20th anniversary
-Role played in the region and maintenance effect-
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- [E18] Joshin-Etsu Expressway celebrated its 20th anniversary
January 17, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office
Kanto Regional Head Office
E18 Joshin-Etsu Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the Joshinetsu Expressway) celebrated its 20th anniversary on October 30, 2019, when all lines were opened.
NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture) and Kanto Regional Head Office (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) are regularly used by customers using Expressway and along the railway lines. We would like to inform you that we have compiled the maintenance effects so that everyone in the area can widely understand the history of the Joshinetsu Expressway from its construction to the present and its effects.
- Changes in traffic volume after opening
The number of vehicles used per day has increased 1.2 times and is currently about 60,000 units / day (2018), with a cumulative total of about 500 million units used since the first opening.
- Supporting distribution of agricultural products produced in Gunma prefecture
Gunma eggplants shipped to the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market have increased their share by about five times, from 5th to 1st.
- Joshin-Etsu Expressway that supports Nagano Prefecture Industry
In Nagano prefecture along the Joshinetsu Expressway, the shipment value of manufactured goods in the machine manufacturing industry increased significantly.
- Contribute to tourism promotion in Niigata Prefecture
The number of tourists in the Joetsu area is increasing, and the number of visitors to the Takada Castle million cherry blossom viewing party has increased about 1.6 times.
- Joshinetsu Expressway creates liveliness
The “Roadside Station Arai” is connected to a PA and the smart ICs are maintained, contributing to the liveliness.
- Joshinetsu road supports life in the event of a disaster
In the Chuetsu earthquake, some parts of the Kan-Etsu Expressway were closed Demonstrate the function as an alternative road..
- Make all lines 4 lanes safer, safer and more comfortable
2019 In December, all lines will be 4 lanes, and we can expect reduction of serious accidents, reduction of road closure ratio, and relief of traffic congestion.