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East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NEXCO EAST), Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NEXCO CENTRAL), and West Expressway Expressway Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NEXCO WEST) are large-scale In response to congestion in the car parking area, we are working to expand the number of large car parking spaces.
We would like to inform you that we have summarized the expansion results for FY2022 and the expansion schedule for FY2023.

<Expanded number of parking spaces>
Expansion of about 400 large-sized vehicle spaces ^* will be completed in FY2022, and plans to expand to about 600 more in FY2023

• Total number of large vehicle masses including dual-purpose masses and double-connected truck masses

1. Expansion of Parking Spaces Achievements in FY2022 and Plans for FY2023

In fiscal 2022, we have completed the expansion of 373 large-sized vehicle spaces at 21 SAs and PAs nationwide by redesigning the existing area from small-sized vehicle spaces to large-sized vehicle spaces.
In fiscal 2023, we plan to expand parking spaces for approximately 600 large vehicles at 37 SAs and PAs nationwide. In addition to changing the mass, the expansion will involve large-scale earthwork and relocation of existing facilities such as lighting and sky information boards. Please be aware that the construction of additional parking spaces may entail traffic restrictions. For the status of individual rest facilities, please check the attached sheet or the website of each company.

1. : () Is the number of squares including the dual-purpose squares (counted as two ordinary cars per dual-purpose square)
2. : Number of large vehicle masses including dual-purpose masses (one dual-purpose mass is counted as one large vehicle)
3. : Due to the current plan, the number of squares at the time of completion is subject to change.

The three NEXCO companies have continued to expand and change the parking spaces and layouts of Expressway rest facility parking lots since fiscal 2018, and have added about 3,000 large-sized parking spaces so far, but they are still congested. is seen. On the other hand, the grounds for rest facilities are limited, and measures such as increasing the number of parking spaces and changing the layout are limited. Therefore, currently, experts, the Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency, and the three NEXCO companies are conducting a study group on improving convenience in Expressway SAs and PAs. I'm here. Based on the discussion at the study group, we will also consider increasing the number of large-sized vehicle masses by utilizing land for Expressway projects other than rest facilities.

2. Parking area challenges

(1) Congestion of large vehicles at night on weekdays

There is a lack of parking lots for large vehicles, especially at night on weekdays, causing congestion. At the E1 Tomei Ashigara Service Area (In-bound), long-term parking of 8 hours or more accounts for about 60%, and the time occupied by a single parking space is long. As a result, many vehicles cannot be used, which is one of the reasons for the lack of parking lots for large vehicles. In addition, at Ashigara Service Area (In-bound), the number of parking spaces for large vehicles was expanded in March 2022, but the number of parking spaces for large vehicles has been increasing after the expansion of parking space for large vehicles, and congestion is still occurring. .
In order for many customers to use the parking lot, please understand and cooperate with the appropriate use of the parking lot, such as refraining from parking for a long time in the service area (SA) and parking area (PA).

(2) Inappropriate use of parking space

(3) Unauthorized parking in reserved parking spaces and passages

3. Major initiatives for FY2022

(1) Expansion of parking lots for large vehicles and installation of guide signs [Example of E4 Tohoku Expressway Sano Service Area (Out-bound)]

　At the E4 Tohoku Expressway Sano Service Area (Out-bound), there was a shortage of parking lots for large vehicles, especially during lunchtime on weekdays. In response, NEXCO EAST will expand the number of parking spaces for large vehicles by about 1.6 times, make the area barrier-free (elimination of steps between the parking lot and the sidewalk, etc.), and create a smooth parking space within the parking lot. In line with the renewal of the commercial facility, we installed information signs that display the parking status in real time to guide customers, improving convenience for a diverse range of customers.

(2) Large-scale change in rest facility layout due to site expansion [Example of E1A Shinmeishin Tsuchiyama Service Area (Out-bound)]

　At the E1A Shinmeishin Tsuchiyama Service Area (Out-bound), we effectively utilized the existing site and expanded the parking area to increase the number of large-sized vehicle parking spaces by about 30, thereby alleviating congestion in the large-sized parking space. . In addition, based on the fact that trailers are often used, we have newly installed spaces that can be parked by both trailers and large vehicles.

(3) Efforts to Improve Convenience for Truck Drivers [Example of E2A Chugoku Expressway Asa Service Area (In-bound)]

NEXCO WEST is implementing initiatives to improve the convenience of Chugoku Expressway from the perspective of logistics support.
At the E2A Chugoku Expressway Asa Service Area (In-bound), the layout of the parking lot has been changed, and by newly developing dual-use spaces that can be used by both ordinary and large vehicles, the number of large-sized vehicle parking spaces has been increased by about three times. doing. At the same time, we will start operating a 24-hour convenience store in 2022, and on May 10, 2023, we will start operating the first shower station on Chugoku Expressway.
When traveling between Kansai and Kyushu, please consider using either the E2 Sanyo Expressway or the E2A Chugoku Expressway, depending on your destination.

(4) Development of parking bays for double-linked trucks

In January 2019, the permission standards for special vehicles were eased, and full-scale operation of the "double articulated truck", which can transport two normal large trucks with one truck, began. Since the operation section was Large from E4 Tohoku Expressway to E3 Kyushu Expressway in August 2019, the number of permitted double-tethered truck special vehicles has increased. In November 2022, the traffic section will be Large from about 2,050 km to about 5,140 km based on the needs of logistics companies. NEXCO3 is promoting the maintenance of parking spaces to secure rest opportunities for double-tethered trucks. Please check Attachment-3 [PDF: 827KB] for the latest development status of double-connected truck parking spaces.