Prediction of traffic jams on Expressway during the Obon period [Niigata Prefecture version]
~[E8] Traffic congestion is predicted near Hokuriku Expressway Nakanoshima Mitsuke IC and Sanjo Tsubame IC~
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July 14, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata City Regional Head Office predicts Expressway congestion (5km We are pleased to inform you that we have compiled the above concentrated traffic congestion *1).
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Concentrated traffic congestion refers to congestion that is not caused by accidents or road closures.
1. Congestion prediction during the Obon period
Date and time when congestion occurs
It is predicted that congestion will occur due to the concentration of traffic as follows during the Obon period of 2023.
| Road name | direction | Direction | Congestion day | Traffic jam Time zone |
peak Time |
peak traffic jam length |
Traffic jam location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8Hokuriku Expressway | going down | To Niigata | August 11 (Fri) | 8:00 to 20:00 | 17:00 | 10km | Sanjo Tsubame IC *2 near |
| E8Hokuriku Expressway | going up | For Toyama | August 14 (Mon) | 9:00 to 18:00 | 11 o'clock | 5km | Nakanoshima Mitsuke IC *2 near |
| E8Hokuriku Expressway | going up | For Toyama | August 15 (Tue) | 9:00 to 19:00 | 16:00 | 5km | Nakanoshima Mitsuke IC *2 near |
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IC: Interchange
Comparison of the number of traffic jams with the Obon period in 2024
| Traffic jam scale | 2020 8/9 (Wed) - 8/16 (Wed) |
2020 8/10 (Wed) - 8/17 (Wed) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of predictions | Total number of traffic jams *3 | Number of traffic jams | |
| 5km or more | Twice | Once | 0 times |
| 10km or more | Once | Once | 0 times |
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The total number of traffic jams is the number of traffic jams, including the effects of accidents and road closures.
Traffic conditions can change significantly due to factors such as accidents and weather. When using, please check the latest road information from the service that provides road information of NEXCO EAST. Attachment 1 [PDF: 303KB]
2. Efforts to prevent congestion
The following countermeasures will be implemented in sections where traffic congestion is expected and rest facilities where there is a possibility of congestion.
Calling attention to the end of the traffic jam
Parking lot arranging staff
Secure parking for large vehicles
3. Traffic Congestion Period Special Site/Traffic Congestion Forecast Guide Information
NEXCO EAST 's customer website "DraPla" has opened a special site for traffic congestion. On the special site, in addition to posting traffic jam forecast guides, traffic jam forecasters from each Regional Head Office explain how to avoid traffic jams in videos. In addition, traffic jam forecast guides are also distributed in booklets at each rest facility, so please make use of them.
Please check the content of traffic congestion predictions and change the date and time of use to avoid traffic congestion.
Four. Application of ETC holiday discount
During the Obon period, from August 11th (Friday) to 13th (Sunday), holiday discounts for Expressway, etc. will not be applied.
Five. Request to customers for safe driving
When using Expressway, please check Attachment 2 [PDF: 1.3MB] of "Knowledge when using Expressway" before departure so that all drivers and passengers can drive safely. .
Also, in order to reduce traffic congestion, not only our efforts, but also the cooperation of customers who use Expressway are essential. If as many customers as possible become aware of traffic congestion and practice "a little bit of mindfulness" to reduce traffic congestion, the effect of our traffic congestion countermeasures will be multiplied.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
4 items of "traffic jam prevention driving" that we want our customers to practice to alleviate traffic jams
- Watch out for unconscious slowdowns!
A slight slowdown, such as on In-bound or sag, can cause traffic jams. - Secure the distance between cars!
It acts as a cushion and prevents the brakes from being transmitted to the following vehicle. - Refrain from changing lanes unnecessarily!
Unnecessarily changing lanes can cause the following vehicle to brake and cause or worsen traffic congestion. - Rapid speed recovery! (during traffic jam)
Please speed up quickly after passing through the traffic jam.
Please see the following page for traffic congestion predictions during the Obon period on Expressway outside Niigata Prefecture.
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