1 Service start date and time

Friday, December 17, 2010 13:00 *

2 Business overview

Kan-Etsu Expressway In-bound The area around the Honjo Kodama IC is one of the points where heavy traffic jams occur during periods of heavy traffic, such as summer congestion, large holidays, and holiday seasons. The main cause of this is the slow speed on the loose In-bound slope in front of the IC.

Therefore, the exit lane of Honjo Kodama IC (In-bound to line) In-bound extending approximately 1.8km to just before the slope, In-bound by increasing the number of lanes in the vicinity of slope, it is intended to achieve the relaxation of congestion.

3 Location map

4 Causes of traffic congestion near Honjo Kodama IC and remedial measures

In-bound loose Honjo Kodama near the IC of the line In-bound for that is the slope (0.5% gradient), by which the speed is reduced to unnoticed, the time a lot of traffic volume has become a point at which a large traffic jam occurs ..

In order to alleviate this congestion, the exit lane of Honjo Kodama IC (In-bound the line), from the current of about 0.1km In-bound thing that extends to about 1.8km until just before the slope starts.

When the exit lane is extended, the cars flowing out of the Honjo Kodama IC will start traveling in the exit lane before the speed decreases, so the congestion of the main lane (three lanes on each side) is reduced and the degree of speed decrease is also small. Therefore, you can expect relief of traffic congestion.

In addition, in order to increase the effect of traffic congestion reduction by extending the exit lane, we will install a warning sign in front and a sign for the exit lane.

5 Effect of improvement after countermeasures

Fujioka Junction is occurring not only at Kan-Etsu Expressway but also due to the congestion due to the congestion relief near the Honjo Kodama IC on the In-bound line. It is expected that the traffic congestion on the Joshinetsu Expressway (In-bound line) headed by (JCT) will be eased.

For the time being, due to changes in traffic flow due to the relief of traffic congestion near Honjo Kodama IC, the traffic congestion near Hanazono IC, which is the traffic congestion point, will increase slightly from the present, but in the future, additional lanes near Hanazono IC When the installation work is completed, traffic congestion is expected to be alleviated.

6 Congestion countermeasure project for Kan-Etsu Expressway In-bound line currently under construction (lane expansion)

To alleviate the constant traffic congestion on the Kan-Etsu Expressway In-bound Line, we are conducting traffic congestion control projects by adding lanes at four locations. Of these, the exit lane extension for the Honjo Kodama IC is the first work to be completed, and other areas will be completed in sequence. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

7 About public relations

1. We will post posters and leaflets in the service area and parking area.
2. Post banners on overpass bridges on Expressway.