[E18] Joshin-Etsu Expressway / [E17] Kan-Etsu Expressway
Notice of closure of rest facilities and interchanges

Pavement repair work will be carried out at three facilities from July 16th (Tuesday) to August 1st (Thursday).

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June 21, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Niigata Regional Head Office

 NEXCO東日本新潟支社(新潟市中央区)は、E18上信越自動車道(以下「上信越道」)、E17関越自動車道(以下「関越道」)において、舗装補修工事等を行うため、サービスエリア(以下「SA」)、パーキングエリア(「PA」)、及びインターチェンジ(以下「IC」)の閉鎖を実施します。
 お客さまには大変ご迷惑をおかけしますが、お出かけの際には時間にゆとりをもっていただき、近隣のSA・PA・IC等をご利用いただきますよう、ご理解とご協力をお願いします。

1. 1. Closing location and date and time

  1. Closure
    ① Joshinetsu Expressway Out-bound Line Myoko Myoko SA
    ②Joshinetsu Expressway (In-bound) Nakago Nakago IC Exit
    ③Kan'etsu Kan-Etsu Expressway Out-bound Line Earthen barrel Earth PA
  2. (Location map)

    Image of position map

    Click here for the currently announced regulatory information associated with the renovation work

    Please check the latest Expressway information when you go out.

  3. Date and time
    • ① Joshinetsu Expressway Out-bound Myoko SA Total 6 nights
      Implementation date:
      July 16th (Tue) - July 24th (Wed), 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      令和6年7月25日(木)~8月1日(木)
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    • ② Joshinetsu Expressway In-bound Nakago IC 2 nighttime hours
      Implementation date:
      Thursday, July 25th to Friday, July 26th, 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Monday, July 29th to Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
  4. 日時 ①上信越道 下り線 妙高SA 計6夜間と②上信越道 上り線 中郷IC 計2夜間のイメージ画像
    • ③Kan'etsu Kan-Etsu Expressway Out-bound Line Tsuchidaru PA Total 9 Daytime
      Implementation date:
      Monday, July 22nd to Thursday, August 1st, 2024
      Every day from 7am to 8pm
      Preparation day:
      Monday, August 5th to Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
      Every day from 7am to 8pm
    日時 ③関越道 下り線 土樽PA 計9昼間のイメージ画像
    • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
    • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Detours and nearby SA/PA

① Joshinetsu Expressway Out-bound Myoko SA Closed

 長野方面から妙高SAをご利用のお客さまにつきましては、妙高SA閉鎖のため、手前の小布施PA黒姫野尻湖PA及び先の新井PAをご利用下さい。なお黒姫野尻湖PAについては、閉鎖期間中混雑が予想されるため、近隣休憩施設のご利用もご検討下さい。

Reference: Information on nearby rest facilities

  • Joshinetsu Expressway Obuse PA, Kurohime Nojiriko PA, Arai PA
  • 北陸道 名立谷浜SA、大潟PA
①上信越道 下り線 妙高SA 閉鎖  迂回路及び近隣のSA・PAのイメージ画像

②Closed Nakago IC exit on In-bound Joshin-Etsu Expressway (1/2)

 For customers coming from the Joetsu area using Nakago IC, please use the local roads from Joetsu Takada IC or Arai Smart IC before Nakago IC as the exit for the In-bound lanes will be closed.

The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

  • Arai Smart IC is only available for ETC vehicles.
②上信越自動車道 上り線 中郷IC 出口閉鎖(1/2) 迂回路及び近隣のSA・PAのイメージ画像
②上信越自動車道 上り線 中郷IC 出口閉鎖(1/2) 上越高田IC→中郷IC迂回路のイメージ画像

Reference: Travel time from Joetsu Takada IC to Nakago IC

Joetsu Takada IC → Nakago IC
Expressway use About 11 minutes
Route 18
(Detour)
About 22 minutes

②Closed Nakago IC exit on In-bound Joshin-Etsu Expressway (2/2)

②上信越自動車道 上り線 中郷IC 出口閉鎖(2/2) 新井スマートIC→中郷IC迂回路のイメージ画像

Reference: Travel time from Arai Smart IC to Nakago IC

Arai Smart IC → Nakago IC
Expressway use Approximately 6 minutes
Route 18
(Detour)
About 10 minutes

Kan-Etsu Expressway Out-bound Tsuchitaru PA Closed

 高崎方面から土樽PAをご利用のお客さまにつきましては、土樽PA閉鎖のため、手前の谷川岳PA及び先の塩沢石打SAをご利用ください。

Reference: Information on nearby rest facilities

  • Kan-Etsu Expressway Shimomaki PA, Tanigawadake PA, Shiozawa Ishiuchi SA, Yamato PA, Horinouchi PA
③関越自動車道 下り線 土樽PA 閉鎖 迂回路及び近隣のSA・PAのイメージ画像

3. Construction overview

 上信越道 下り線 妙高SAランプ部、上り線 中郷IC出口ランプ部及び関越道 下り線 土樽PAランプ部において、損傷した路面の補修を行います。
 お客さまへ極力ご迷惑をおかけしないよう、交通量が少ない時間帯に通行止めを行い、工事を集中的かつ効率的に実施します。安全・快適に高速道路をご利用いただくために必要な工事ですので、ご理解とご協力をお願いします。

Photo of damaged road surface (Nakago IC)
Damaged road conditions (Nakago IC)
Photo of damaged road surface (Myoko SA)
Damaged road conditions (Myoko SA)
Image of damaged road surface (Tsuchitaru PA)
Damaged road surface (Tsuchitaru PA)

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section where the highway radio 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.
  • VICS
    Road traffic information can be obtained from devices such as VICS-compatible car navigation systems.
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