[E8] Hokuriku Expressway between Kakizaki IC and Kashiwazaki IC (upper and lower lines)
October 31 (Monday) Notice of Nighttime Road Closure

-After the road closure ends, the road will switch to a one-lane one-way regulation all day-

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The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

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September 30, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata City) E8 Hokuriku Expressway Kakizaki Kakizaki From the interchange (IC) Kashiwazaki Kashiwazaki Between ICs, Yoneyama Yoneyama Tunnel invert installation work (renewal work) is underway.
Due to this construction, face-to-face traffic was regulated all day, On October 31st (Monday), the up and down lines will be closed at night., end the face-to-face traffic regulation. During nighttime traffic closures, Detour to National Route 8 please. In addition, after the end of the nighttime road closure, Until November 29 (Tuesday), one lane regulation on one side all day to hold.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your continued understanding and cooperation.

Regulation content Closed at night One lane regulation on one side all day
section E8 Hokuriku Expressway
Kakizaki IC-Kashiwazaki IC up and down line
E8 Hokuriku Expressway
Kakizaki IC-Yoneyama IC up and down line
Implementation period October 31, 2020 (Monday) 1 night
Reserve date: Tuesday, November 1
Tuesday, November 1, 2020 *
~Tuesday, November 29th
  • November 2nd (Wednesday) when road closures are made on a spare day
Time From 20:00 to 6am All day (24 hours)
Construction content Invert installation work
Remarks
  • The end date of the regulation may change depending on the progress of construction and the weather.
  • For the latest regulatory status, please refer to "4. Information on Road Traffic Information" such as services that provide road traffic conditions for NEXCO EAST.
Photo of invert installation work 1
Photo of invert installation work 2
Photo of invert installation work 3
Invert installation work

1. 1. Restricted sections and detours

Hokuriku Expressway between Kakizaki IC and Kashiwazaki IC will be closed at night.
Please take a detour to National Route 8 when the road is closed at night.
After the road closure is lifted, overtaking lanes and driving lanes will be restricted for the entire day between Kakizaki IC and Yoneyama IC, and traffic will be one lane in each direction.

Image of regulated section and detour
Closed section Expressway use Use of National Highway 8
Kakizaki IC-Kashiwazaki IC About 17 minutes About 28 minutes

2. Lane regulation period

Image of the legend for the period of lane restrictions, etc.
Image image of the October calendar for the lane regulation period
Image image of the November calendar for the lane regulation period

3. Overview of invert installation work

Invert construction is Expressway renewal project, and by installing an invert, the tunnel is closed to increase the yield strength, prevent deformation such as uplift and subsidence, and improve stability.

Installation of invert (lining part finished in reverse arch on the bottom of the tunnel)

Image without invert
Image of installation of Invert

Four. Information such as road traffic information

  • Expressway traffic information service “Drive Traffic (DraTra)”
    [Construction regulation information address]
    https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
    [Real-time information address]
    https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  • "DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
    [Address] https://www.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 provide traffic information, road closure information, and information on driving and travel in Niigata Prefecture.
  • Highway radio
    Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    Wide-area road traffic information is notified on the monitor screen installed in SA / PA.
  • NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office LINE official account "Construction closure information"

    We inform you about the road closure situation in Niigata Prefecture.
    Please register as a friend using the 2D code.

    ≪Friend registration 2D code≫

    工事等通行止め情報 LINEへの二次元コード画像リンク(外部リンク)

    Please also see the special website for the Hokuriku Expressway renewal work.

Expressway renewal project 2

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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