Night traffic closure between Komoro IC and Saku IC on Joshin-Etsu Expressway
-Constructing bridge construction to connect to the Chubu Odan Expressway

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  • Night traffic closure between the Joshin-Etsu Expressway Komoro IC and Saku IC-Construction of a bridge to connect to the Chubu Odan Expressway

June 9, 2010
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office (Taito-ku, Tokyo) is currently under construction between Joshin-Etsu Expressway (Joshinetsu Expressway) Komoro Interchange (IC) and Saku IC. Chubu Odan Expressway ( We will carry out nighttime traffic closures to build a bridge at Saku Komoro Junction (JCT), which connects to the Chubu Crossing.

 当日の上信越道の交通情報は、NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター(TEL:0570-024-024)、日本道路交通情報センター(TEL:050-3369-6666)などから確認いただけます。

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you may have time when you go out.

The Saku Komoro JCT is scheduled to open at the end of this fiscal year, along with the section to the Sakunan IC on the Chubu Crossing Road, where the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is conducting business.

1 Night closed section and date and time

(1) Section Joshin-etsu Expressway Komoro IC-Saku IC Vertical line (extension 10.8km)

Joshinetsu Road: Image of Komoro IC-Saku IC

(2) Date and time Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 23:00 to 5:00 the next morning (6 hours)

Date Image from Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 23:00 to 5:00 (6 hours) the next morning
  • In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed to the same time zone the next day.

2 Detour

The time required for the Joshinetsu Expressway Komoro IC to Saku IC (10.8km) is usually about 10 minutes, but if you use the detour route, it will increase by about 10 minutes, so please take time to go. Please refer to Attachment 1 [PDF:296KB] for detailed detour routes.

Regarding the connection charge adjustment due to suspension of traffic Attachment 2 [PDF: 296KB] Please refer to.

3 Construction overview

We will carry out the bridge construction work between the Komoshinetsu Komoro IC and the Saku IC to connect the Chubu Crossing Road.

Please refer to Attachment 3 [PDF:296KB] for details of the construction outline.

4 How to obtain traffic information

(1) Information on road closures

  • We will post and distribute posters, notice signs and leaflets in the service area (SA), parking area (PA), etc. For inquiries, please contact the NEXCO EAST Customer Center.
    Navi dial
    0570-024-024(24時間対応)
    (PHS、IP電話のお客さま 03-5338-7524

(2) Traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (1620kHz)

    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.

  • VICS

    It can be obtained from VICS-compatible car navigation systems.

  • Highway information terminal

    Information on wide-area roads is provided in an easy-to-understand format on TV screens.

    Kan-Etsu Expressway Miyoshi PA, Takasaka SA

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