Regarding the response status to the Noto Peninsula earthquake
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- Regarding the response status to the Noto Peninsula earthquake
February 2, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the recent 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and extend our heartfelt sympathies to those affected by the disaster.
We would like to inform you of our response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
1. Road closure status and damage situation within NEXCO EAST jurisdiction at the time of earthquake occurrence
![An image of the road closure situation within NEXCO EAST jurisdiction](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/01.jpg)
Response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024
![Image of the response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake 2024](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/11.jpg)
Damage requiring emergency restoration was confirmed mainly on Hokuriku Expressway.
[Main damage]
- Three road surface differences due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between the bridge and the embankment
- In addition, there are two openings in the bridge expansion/contraction device, and many cracks in the road surface.
Implemented emergency restoration work such as correcting steps using asphalt mixture
![Hokuriku Expressway Kashiwazaki IC - Nishiyama IC Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between bridge and embankment Image before restoration](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/02.jpg)
![Hokuriku Expressway Kashiwazaki IC - Nishiyama IC Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between bridge and embankment Image after restoration](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/03.jpg)
Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between the bridge and the embankment
![Hokuriku Expressway Itoigawa IC - Nou IC Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between bridge and embankment Image before restoration](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/04.jpg)
![Hokuriku Expressway Itoigawa IC - Nou IC Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between bridge and embankment Image after restoration](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/05.jpg)
Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between the bridge and the embankment
![Ban-Etsu Expressway Niitsu IC - Niigata Chuo IC Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between the bridge and embankment Image before restoration](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/06.jpg)
![Ban-Etsu Expressway Niitsu IC - Niigata Chuo IC Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between the bridge and embankment Image after restoration](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/07.jpg)
Level difference due to embankment subsidence near the boundary between the bridge and the embankment
2. Regarding free measures due to National Route 8 disaster road closure
Due to the closure of National Route 8 due to the earthquake, we implemented free travel on some sections of the parallel Hokuriku Expressway and Joshin-Etsu Expressway.
[Implementation period]
2024 January 2, 2020, 6:30 a.m. to 2024, 10:00 a.m.
![Image of use as an alternative route (free of charge) due to the closure of National Route 8 due to the disaster.](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/08.jpg)
3. Regarding the passage of vehicles engaged in disaster relief and disaster volunteer vehicles
In response to requests from disaster-stricken Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa prefectures, we are implementing the following free measures.
- Free measures for vehicles used by local governments, etc. for disaster relief
- Free treatment for vehicles engaged in disaster volunteer activities
Please check the link below for details on issuance of the certificate required for (2) and the reception status in each prefecture.
About free measures of Expressway disaster volunteer vehicle
Four. Disaster area support
関係自治体や他の高速道路会社等と連携して、支援車両派遣による被災地支援を実施しました。
Toilet car support (14)
![An image of the layout of toilet cars at an evacuation center (Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture)](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/09.jpg)
(Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
![Photo of toilet car preparation status (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/10.jpg)
(Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
5. Our company's donation to victims of 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake
We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the recent 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected.
NEXCO EAST Group has donated 10,000,000 yen to support those affected by the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake and to help with the reconstruction of the affected areas.
In addition, we also donated 7,030,372 yen in donations collected from NEXCO EAST Group executives and employees, and 846,216 yen in donations received from customers (donations placed in donation boxes at service and parking areas). We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your kind support.
The total donations, 17,876,588 yen, will be delivered in full to those affected by the disaster through the Central Community Chest of Japan, a social welfare corporation.
We sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of the affected areas.
Donation box location
NEXCO EAST jurisdiction SA/PA shopping corner, restaurant and information
![Photo of Joban Expressway Moriya Service Area (above)](/news/cms_assets/news/2024/02/02/12.jpg)
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