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If Expressway is extensively maintained, it will be possible to move to various places more conveniently and in a short time. For example, Gaikan Expressway connects Misato Minami Interchange in Saitama Prefecture with the Takaya Junction in Chiba Prefecture, making it easier to reach leisure facilities and shopping malls in the bay area and resorts in the Boso area from a wider area. (For example, the travel time from Tsukuba to Tokyo Disney Resort has been shortened by about 18 minutes. It is now possible to access without going through the city center.) You can also enjoy souvenirs and local specialties at service areas that you stop by during your trip. We are working to transform it from a mere “rest facility” to a “commercial facility” that serves as a travel destination. The work of NEXCO EAST is also connected to making memories of safe and enjoyable trips for everyone.

In some cases, such as when the patient's symptoms suddenly worsen or when specialized treatment is required, the patient must be transported to a distant advanced medical institution instead of a local medical institution. With the installation of an exit road for ambulances on Aomori Expressway, the number of people who can access the Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital in 60 minutes has increased by 190,000 people compared to before the installation. By using Expressway for emergency transportation, we contribute to reducing the burden on patients by shortening transportation time and avoiding sharp curves and traffic jams.

Another important role of Expressway is to stably transport delicious vegetables and fruits from production areas while they are still fresh. Expressway account for more than 70% of Japan's land freight transportation volume, which is 7.7 times that of railways (converted ton-km). With the realization of four lanes for all sections Joshin-Etsu Expressway, the stability of distribution to the 30 supermarkets in Niigata, Nagano, and Toyama, which deliver products from the distribution center, has dramatically improved. In addition, the opening of Tohoku-Chuo Expressway, which has few steep slopes, has made it possible to deliver products such as La France, cherries, and grapes from Yamagata Prefecture to the Kanto area without damage.

The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in March 2011. Immediately after the earthquake, NEXCO EAST carried out emergency road inspections, and in the early morning of the next day, we gradually completed temporary restoration to enable emergency vehicles to pass, mainly on major routes such as Tohoku Expressway. In response to this, relief vehicles of the Self-Defense Forces became available, and after 11 days, emergency restoration of about 93% of the total 870 km section of the damaged Expressway was completed. NEXCO EAST has a "Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Team", and every time a disaster occurs, we verify its response and share it internally. We have accumulated know-how within the company, and because each and every employee knows what to do in case of emergency, we are able to work together in times of disaster to contribute to the speedy recovery of the "road of life." increase.