Notice of traffic closure at Showa IC-Numata IC (Out-bound line) on the Kan-Etsu Expressway

September 28, 2015

NEXCO EAST Takasaki Management Office (Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture), due to a traffic accident investigation on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, it will be closed from 22:00 to 24:00 on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 ( 2 hours).

We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding traffic closures.

1. Closed section and date and time

(1) Section: Kan-Etsu Expressway Showa IC-Numata IC (Out-bound line)
Sections: image of Kan-Etsu Expressway Showa IC-Numata IC (Out-bound line)
(2) Date and time: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 22:00 to 24:00 (2 hours)

The end time will vary depending on the accident investigation.

2. Detour

It takes about 5 minutes from Showa IC to Numata IC, but if you take a detour, it will take about 20 minutes. (Detailed map This [PDF: 94KB] )

Showa IC ⇒ Prefectural Road 65 ⇒ National Road 17 ⇒ National Road 120 ⇒ Numata IC
In addition, access to Route 17 is Shibukawa Ikaho IC and Tsukiyono IC Is convenient.

When you go out, please make sure you have time to go out.

Image of detour

3. Transfer adjustment

For passengers who have flown out of the Expressway due to suspension of traffic and then detour the suspension section and transfer again in the same direction, we will carry out "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the segment used.

  • IC to which transit adjustment is applied
    Outflow: Shibukawa Ikaho IC, Akagi IC, Showa IC
    Inflow: Numata IC, Tsukiyono IC, Minakami IC

4. How to get traffic information

(1) Road traffic information available before going out
  • NEXCO東日本 お客さまセンター
    ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024(24時間オペレーターが対応)
    TEL:03-5338-7524(PHS、IP電話のお客さま)
  • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "DraTra "
    [PC]
    [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)の道路交通情報
    全国共通ダイヤル:050-3369-6666(携帯短縮ダイヤル #8011)
    全国・関東甲信越情報:050-3369-6600
    ホームページ【PC】
(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained while using the Expressway
  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
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