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Regarding prediction of congestion on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Niigata Prefecture version]

～ We predict that there will be no traffic congestion of 5km or more due to traffic concentration ～

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November 26, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office

　NEXCO東日本新潟支社（新潟市中央区）は、年末年始期間〔令和7年12月26日（金）～令和8年1月4日（日）の10日間〕の新潟支社管内の高速道路において、交通集中による5km以上の渋滞は発生しないと予測しています。
　なお、スキーなどをされるお客さまがE17関越自動車道　湯沢インターチェンジ（IC）に朝方集中して混雑（1km未満）する可能性があります。
　冬期は気象の急変や事故の影響などにより交通状況は大きく変わりますので、冬装備（冬用タイヤ装着・チェーン携行）をお願いします。また、最新の道路情報をご確認ください。

1. Congestion at Yuzawa IC

During the New Year's holiday period, Yuzawa IC on the E17 Kan-Etsu Expressway may be congested in the mornings with many customers planning to go skiing, etc. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing yourself plenty of time when heading out.

Image of Yuzawa IC exit traffic volume (during 2024)
Yuzawa IC Exit Traffic
(2024 degree During the year-end and New Year period)
Image of Yuzawa IC exit situation (9am during the New Year holidays)
Yuzawa IC Exit Status
(New Year's holiday 9am)

2. About the special website for traffic congestion periods and traffic congestion forecast guide

NEXCO EAST 's customer website, "DraPla," has set up a special site for traffic congestion periods. In addition to publishing a traffic congestion forecast guide, it also features videos explaining tips for avoiding traffic congestion.

Two-dimensional code image link (external link) to the traffic congestion period special site
Image of traffic forecast guide

3. Holiday discounts do not apply during the New Year holiday period.

　年末年始期間の、12月26日（金）～1月4日（日）には高速道路等の休日割引が適用されません。詳細は以下をご参照ください。
観光需要平準化にむけた高速道路料金の取り組みについて

　なお、社会実験として利用開始している「通勤パス」は期間中も適用されます。その他各種ETC割引については以下をご参照ください。
ドラぷら　ETC割引・各種割引

4. Eliminate wrong-way driving -Expressway are one-way streets -

Driving the wrong way is a dangerous act that could put your life at risk. U-turns and backing up are strictly prohibited.
If you hear or see information about wrong-way driving, slow down, keep a sufficient distance, and pay close attention to the movements of the vehicle ahead. Please see below for details.
https://www.e-nexco.co.jp/activity/reverse/

[How to obtain Expressway information]

In addition to providing information on our official website, we also provide more detailed Expressway information for each region on Official X (formerly Twitter), LINE, etc., so please check them out.

1. An Expressway information provision tool that allows you to check Expressway before using it.

  1. Our official website
    【address】https://www.e-nexco.co.jp/
  2. Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
    [Construction regulation information address]
    https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
    [Real-time information address]
    https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  3. " DraPla" is a site packed with useful information on Expressway across the country.
    [Address] https://www.driveplaza.com/
  4. NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
    24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
    【電話番号】0570-024-024　または　03-5308-2424
  5. 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）
    【アドレス】http://www.jartic.or.jp/
    【電話番号】全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666
    （携帯短縮ダイヤル　#8011）
    ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続されます。
  6. Expressway impact information site
    This is a portal site that aggregates information on expressways, including those within the jurisdiction of other companies, in case a situation such as Expressway closure is expected.
    [Address] https://ex-ssw.com/
  7. NEXCO EAST (Road Disaster Prevention Information) Official X (formerly Twitter)
    In the event of a disaster (typhoon, heavy snow, etc.), we will disseminate information regarding Expressway management such as road closures.
    NEXCO EAST (Road Disaster Prevention Information) Official X (formerly Twitter)
    @e_nexco_bousai
  8. NEXCO EAST Regional Head Office Official X (formerly Twitter)
    We send out notices (public relations information, road closure information) to customers.
    NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido) Official X (old Twitter)
    @e_nexco_kita
    NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) Official X (old Twitter)
    @e_nexco_tohoku
    NEXCO EAST (Kanto) Official X (old Twitter)
    @e_nexco_kanto
    NEXCO EAST (Niigata) Official X (formerly Twitter)
    @e_nexco_niigata
  9. LINE official account “NEXCO EAST”
    We inform you about the traffic closure situation in NEXCO EAST jurisdiction.
    [Search] Search by "NEXCO EAST"
    [ID] @e-nexco
    [Friend registration 2D code]
    Two-dimensional code image link to LINE official account “NEXCO EAST” (external link)

2. Road traffic information providing tools that can be obtained while using Expressway

  1. road information board
    We provide road traffic information such as road conditions and weather conditions.
  2. highway radio
    [Frequency] AM1620kHz
    • The section being broadcast is indicated by a sign on the Expressway
  3. VICS (car navigation system)
    Road traffic information is provided using devices such as VICS-compatible car navigation systems.
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