Approaching Typhoon No.15 Sky / Railway / Highway Planned suspension and closure September 8th 13:01

Along with the approach of Typhoon No. 15, some transportation facilities have been systematically suspended or closed.

In terms of flights, JAL decided to cancel 23 flights out of Haneda departures from 6pm as of 11am.

JR has decided that the Tokaido Shinkansen will be able to cancel 50 lines in total, including the upper and lower lines after 6pm.

In addition, eight limited express trains “Wakashio” on the Sotobo Line and two limited express trains “Wideview Fujikawa” on the Minobu Line are decided, and the Sotobo Line, Ome Line, Tokaido Line, Ito Line, Uchibo Line The Keiyo Line, Kururi Line, and Gotemba Line will also stop driving from the night of the 8th.

On the other hand, the expressway is currently closed, but there is a possibility that it will be closed between the Fuji Interchange and Shimizu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.

In addition, Kanagawa Prefecture's “Saijo Bypass” is closed between 11 am and the Oiso-Higashi Interchange on the downstream line that passes the sea side, and Hayakawa Interchange. Toll road connecting Odawara City and Yugawara Town in Kanagawa No Manazuru Road has been closed on all lines since 10:00 am due to high waves caused by typhoons.

Aviation companies and JR are calling on the website to check for the latest status as there is a risk of further impact on operations and driving.