Due to the extremely strong cold weather, there is a risk of heavy snow in northern Japan, eastern Japan, and western Japan from the 24th to the 26th of this month, and expressway companies may close traffic depending on the situation. .
In the target areas, in addition to thoroughly wearing winter tires and tire chains, we are calling for refraining from going out unnecessarily.
According to the announcement of each expressway company, the following sections may be closed to traffic.
On the East Japan Expressway, after the evening of the 23rd,
some sections of the Hokkaido Expressway and Sasson Expressway,
▽ Kanetsu Expressway,
▽ Joshinetsu Expressway,
▽ Hokuriku Expressway,
Gunma Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, Part of Niigata Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture.
On the Central Nippon Expressway, from the evening of the 24th, it will be part of the Fukui and Shiga prefectures of the
▽Hokuriku Expressway and
▽Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
.
Refrain from going out for non-essential purposes Use winter tires when going out
Expressway companies are advised to refrain from going out unless it is necessary or urgent during times when heavy snow is expected, and if they must go out by car, check the latest weather forecasts and road information, and wear winter tires and carry chains. I am calling for you to prepare.
In addition, we are calling on transportation companies to consider detours and adjust the delivery date of packages.
Depending on the situation, national highways may be closed
In addition, each Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said that depending on the snow situation, national roads will be closed for snow removal work, etc., so please check the latest road conditions and act with plenty of time. is.