NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo Ward, Niigata City) [11 days from Thursday, August 8th to Sunday, August 18th, 2013] We have summarized the locations where traffic congestion is predicted in Niigata Prefecture due to traffic congestion and countermeasures.

1 Request for distributed use

• On Expressway Niigata Prefecture, during the period, Peak 5km or more Is predicting congestion.
  (Where traffic congestion is predicted Attachment 1 [PDF: 124KB], Attachment 2 [PDF: 75KB] As of)
• This traffic congestion forecast is based on the traffic conditions during the past congestion periods (such as the Obon period).
• Traffic conditions can change significantly depending on accidents and the effects of the weather, so make sure to check the latest road traffic information before departure and take time to go out. For information on how to obtain road traffic information and requests for safe use of Expressway, please see Attachment 3 [PDF: 108KB] Please refer to because it is described in.

2 Initiatives for congestion measures

Regarding congestion countermeasures, we will implement the following measures based on this traffic congestion forecast and past congestion situation. Also, in the past congestion period, small cars were parked in large car parking lots, which caused inconvenience to large car customers, and we plan to secure large car parking.

• 1 In-bound in a section that temporarily speed such slope is reduced, it shrinks inter-vehicle distance, for congestion by vehicle braking occurs, do provide speed recovery information by mark plate or the like.

3 Expansion of services for rest facilities

During the Obon period, we are Large normal business hours and look forward to your visit. Please note that business hours vary depending on the rest facility. (Attachment 4 [PDF: 64KB], Attachment 5 [PDF: 33KB])

reference

Gas station map (excluding NEXCO EAST and Hokkaido) (Attachment 6 [PDF: 312KB])