[E17] Between Horinouchi IC and Echigo Kawaguchi IC on the Kan-Kan-Etsu Expressway
Notice of lane restrictions due to bridge renewal work

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July 19, 4th year of Reiwa
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata City) E17 Kan-Etsu Expressway Horinouchi In the dust From the interchange (IC) Echigo Kawaguchi Echigo Kawaguchi We will carry out renewal work of the bridge between the ICs.
The construction to be carried out this time is in the target section Kizawa River Bridge Kizawa Wabashi It is a construction to replace the old floor slab (on the In-bound line side) with a new one.
During the construction period One-sided one-lane regulation that reduces the number of lanes to one lane on each side, and all-day two-way traffic regulation that consolidates the upper and lower lines on the Kizawagawa Bridge (Out-bound side) and operates with one-lane one-way traffic. to hold.
note that, We do not expect 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

Route E17 Kan-Etsu Expressway
section Horinouchi IC-Echigo Kawaguchi IC up and down line
Implementation period Wednesday, August 17, 4th year of Reiwa-Tuesday, November 8th, 4th year of Reiwa
  • One-lane regulation on one side all day
    Reiwa 4th August 17th (Wednesday) -September 8th (Thursday)
    Reiwa 4th October 21st (Friday) -November 8th (Tuesday)
  • All-day two-way traffic regulation (upper and lower lines are concentrated on the Out-bound line side, and one lane on each side is used for two-way traffic)
    Reiwa 4th September 9th (Friday) -October 20th (Thursday)
Time 24 hours (all day)
Construction content Floor slab replacement work (see "5. Outline of floor slab replacement work")

◆Construction image photograph

[Local photo] Photo
[Local photo]
[Removal status of old floor slab] Photo
[Removal status of old floor slab]
[Installation status of new floor slab] Photo
[Installation status of new floor slab]
[Surface traffic regulation status] photo
[Restrictions on face-to-face traffic]

2. Position of lane regulation section

Image image of the position of the lane regulation section

3. 3. Lane regulation schedule

Image of lane regulation schedule

Four. Overview of lane regulations

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

Image image of one lane regulation on one side all day

All-day face-to-face traffic regulation * Of the 3km restricted section, all-day face-to-face traffic regulation is approximately 1km.

Image of face-to-face traffic control throughout the day

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.

Image image of outline of floor slab replacement work

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

(1) Photograph of removal of concrete deck
(1) Removal of concrete deck
(2) Photograph of installation of new precast concrete deck
(2) Installation of new precast concrete deck
(3) Photograph of floor slab waterproof construction
(3) Construction of floor slab waterproofing
(4) Photograph of paver construction
(4) Pavement construction

6. Request when using

  1. The construction section will be restricted by about 3km. Approximately 1km of the restricted section will be restricted to face-to-face traffic throughout the day. 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 may be narrow in the regulated section, please observe the regulated speed when driving, secure the distance between vehicles, and be careful about rear-end collisions. In particular, lanes change significantly before and after the two-way traffic restricted section, so please follow the local information signs.
  3. Construction vehicles come and go around the construction site, so please be careful when passing 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, special vehicles with a width of 3.0 m or more cannot pass between Horinouchi IC and Echigo Kawaguchi IC (upper and lower lines) from September 9th (Friday) to October 20th (Thursday). Customers using this service are requested to detour to the surrounding roads. Please contact each road administrator for traffic restrictions on surrounding roads. 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 http://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.
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Expressway renewal project
Now, safety and security are passed on to the next generation.
NEXCO EAST will work on the renewal and repair business of Expressway in order to deliver safety and security to everyone.
Or search for "high-speed renewal".

The NEXCO EAST Group has positioned the period from 2021 to 2025 as "a period that contributes to the achievement of the SDGs and transforms into a new future society," and is making various efforts.
We believe that this "renewal work" initiative will contribute to the SDGs goals No. 8, 9, and 11 as business activities that lead to the development of safe, secure, and reliable infrastructure.

Image image of the SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS logo and the 8th, 9th, and 11th logos of the SDGs target
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