Joshinetsu Expressway has been expanded to 4 lanes

Joshinetsu Expressway All sections are expanded to 4 lanes December 6th, 0:08

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The expansion work was completed in Niigata and Nagano prefectures, which were two-lane traffic on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway, and all sections can now be operated in four lanes from the 5th.

East Japan Expressway will be expanded for 8.8 kilometers of three sections, including Niigata and Nagano prefectures, including Arai Interchange in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, which was a two-lane traffic on Joetsu-Etsu Expressway, and Nakago Interchange in Joetsu City. I have advanced.

After the completion of the construction, these sections were able to pass in 4 lanes at 3 pm on the 5th.

As a result, the Joetsu-Etsu Expressway has four lanes in all sections of approximately 200 kilometers from Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture to Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, and is expected to reduce traffic accidents, including traffic congestion and collisions caused by face-to-face traffic. It is.

Yuji Kawamata, Director of Shin-Etsu Construction Office of the Niigata branch of the East Japan Expressway, “The 4 lanes made it possible to use it with more peace of mind than before. Although it will be safer and more comfortable, please continue to drive with caution. I wanted to do it. "