[E17] Between Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC and Muikamachi IC on the Kan-Kan-Etsu Expressway
Notice of lane restrictions due to bridge renewal work

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NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata City) will carry out renewal work of the bridge between the E17 Kan-Etsu Expressway Shiozawa-Ishiuchi Interchange (IC) and Muikamachi IC.
The work to be carried out this time is to replace the old floor slab of Nakanoshima Bridge (Out-bound side) in the target section with a new one.
During the construction period, we will regulate one lane all day, which reduces the number of lanes to one lane on each side, and all day two-way traffic regulation, which will be operated with one lane on each side by consolidating the upper and lower lines on Nakanoshima Bridge (In-bound line side). ..
​It is predicted that there will be no traffic congestion due to lane restrictions.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but we ask that customers using the target section be careful when driving. Renewal work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1. 1. Overview of construction and lane regulations

◆Construction image photograph

2. Position of lane regulation section

3. 3. Lane regulation schedule

• The regulation period after August is subject to change.

Four. Overview of lane regulations

■ One-lane regulation on one side throughout the day * The regulated lane changes depending on the period

■ All-day face-to-face traffic regulation

Five. Outline of floor slab replacement work

Outline of floor slab replacement work
Floor slab replacement work is the work to replace concrete floor slabs that have been damaged due to aging or the increase in large vehicles with new, more durable prestressed concrete floor slabs. In addition, high-performance floor slab waterproofing will be installed on the waterproof layer to prevent deterioration of the concrete floor slab.

Deck replacement work (example of Matsukawa Bridge (Out-bound line side) carried out in the first 2019)

6. Request when using

1. The construction section will be restricted to face-to-face traffic throughout the day for approximately 4km. The current two lanes on each side will be reduced to one lane, so please drive more safely.
2. Since the shoulders of the road are narrow in the two-way traffic regulation section, please observe the regulated speed when driving, secure the distance between vehicles, and be careful about rear-end collisions. In addition, the lanes will change significantly before and after the two-way traffic regulation section, so please follow the local information signs.
3. Vehicles for construction work may enter and leave the area around the construction site, so please be careful when traveling ahead.
4. Before going out, please check the latest lane regulations and traffic information on the sites described in "8. Road Traffic Information Information". In addition, please leave plenty of time when using it.
5. During the construction period, we will provide construction regulation information using LED information boards and road signs and call attention to driving safely. Please check this information before driving and drive safely.

7. 7. Request when passing special vehicles

Due to this regulation, from May 23 (Monday) to July 12 (Tuesday), special vehicles with a width of 3.0 m or more cannot pass between Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC and Muikamachi IC (upper and lower lines). Customers using this service are requested to detour to National Highway No. 17.
Also, please note that if you have obtained a special vehicle permit (*) only for Expressway routes, you will also need to obtain a permit for general roads.

• What is special vehicle passage permission?
  Based on the Road Law and the Vehicle Restriction Ordinance, this is a permit required for special vehicles that exceed general restrictions (length, weight, vehicle width, etc.) to pass on public roads.

8. Information on road traffic information

• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  It provides real-time road traffic information.
  【address】
  PC / smartphone version https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  Mobile version https://m.drivetraffic.jp/
• "DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  PC / smartphone version https://www.driveplaza.com/
  Mobile version https://m.driveplaza.com/
• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
  24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
  【電話番号】
  0570-024-024　または　03-5308-2424
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）
  【アドレス】
  https://www.jartic.or.jp/
  【電話番号】
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666（携帯短縮ダイヤル　#8011）
  ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続されます。
• NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office Twitter (ID: @e_nexco_niigata)
  We send information on traffic jams, road closures, and driving / travel information in Niigata Prefecture.
• Highway radio
  Broadcasting sections are guided by signs on the Expressway.
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
• Highway Information Terminal
  Wide-area road traffic information is notified on the monitor screen installed in SA / PA.