Expressway renewal project


[E8] Hokuriku Expressway (Out-bound line) between Meitachi Tanihama IC and Joetsu JCT
Notice of night traffic closure and day-night continuous lane regulation (4th report)

We will carry out tunnel reinforcement work until November.

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September 3, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata office

NEXCO EAST Niigata branch (Niigata city Chuo Ward)E8 From October 2017, tunnel reinforcement work has been carried out between the Meitetsu Tanihama Interchange (IC) and Joetsu Junction (JCT) on the Hokuriku Expressway (Out-bound line).

This time, as the 4th report, we will inform you about the night traffic closure from late September to early October.

We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation as it is a construction necessary to use the Expressway safely and comfortably.

Route Hokuriku Expressway
section Meitetsu Tanihama IC-Joetsu JCT (Out-bound line)
Implementation period [1] Closing at night
It will be conducted on the following schedule except Saturday and Sunday.
・ Thursday, September 27, 2018-Friday, September 28, and
Monday, October 1, 2018 to Friday, October 5, 2018 [7 days]
(Spare days) Tuesday, October 9th, Wednesday, October 10th
Scheduled closures from mid-October will be announced as soon as they are decided.
[2] Day and night continuous lane regulation
・ From Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Time [1] From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning, [2] 24 hours all day
Construction content Tunnel reinforcement work
Remarks * The regulation period / time may be changed or canceled depending on the weather and construction progress.
* Please make a detour to general national highway No. 8 during closed hours.

Closed section

At the same time as this traffic closure, we will carry out night traffic closures on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway (between Shinanomachi IC and Joetsutakada IC). Detail is Our homepage please look at.

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Closing period

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  • Even after mid-October 2018, we plan to close at night. The implementation date will be announced once it is determined.
  • Regarding connection fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic, see [ Attachment 1 [PDF: 92KB] ] Please check.
  • NEXCO EAST provides services such as road traffic information, [ Attachment 2 [PDF: 135KB] ] Please check.
  • Regarding the schedule of nighttime closures in nearby sections scheduled at the same time, please see [ Attachment 3 [PDF: 133KB] ] Please check.

Outline of tunnel reinforcement work

Tunnel reinforcement work is a work to install an invert (a lining part that is finished in an inverted arch on the bottom of the tunnel) against the increase in earth pressure around the tunnel, increasing the proof stress of the tunnel, It has the effect of preventing deformation.

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Tunnel reinforcement work (other cases)

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Lane control methods

Image of lane regulation method

Expressway renewal project

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Now, bring safety and security to the next generation.
NEXCO EAST will engage in the Expressway renewal and repair business in order to deliver safety and security to everyone.
URL: http://www.e-nexco.co.jp/renewal/

[Detailed information on Expressway renewal project]
Search for "Fast Renewal" or Special website Please check.

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