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Traffic Restrictions and Emergency Vehicle Access Due to Kumamoto Earthquake (Report 15)
🇯🇵 令和8年熊本地震による通行止め及び緊急車両の通行可能区間等について(第15報)(1MB)
💡 Summary: Updates on traffic restrictions and areas accessible to emergency vehicles following the Kumamoto earthquake.
Typhoon No. 15 Expected to Cause Heavy Rain in Kanto Region, Possible Highway Closures!
🇯🇵 台風15 号の影響により 関東地方を中心に大雨の予報が出ております 高速道路は通行止めとなる可能性があります!(8月10日(月)16時00分発表)
💡 Summary: Drivers should be aware that heavy rain is forecasted in the Kanto region due to Typhoon No. 15, which may lead to highway closures.
Traffic Restrictions and Emergency Vehicle Access Due to Kumamoto Earthquake (Report 14)
🇯🇵 令和8年熊本地震による通行止め及び緊急車両の通行可能区間等について(第14報)(1MB)
💡 Summary: Continued updates on traffic restrictions and emergency vehicle access following the Kumamoto earthquake.
Traffic Restrictions and Emergency Vehicle Access Due to Kumamoto Earthquake (Report 13)
🇯🇵 令和8 年熊本地震による通行止め及び緊急車両の通行可能区間等について(第13 報)(1MB)
💡 Summary: Further updates on traffic restrictions and emergency vehicle access due to the Kumamoto earthquake.
E7 Akita Expressway: Notice of Nighttime Closure from Akita Minami IC to Akita Chuo IC
🇯🇵 【E7】秋田自動車道 上下線 秋田南IC~秋田中央IC【E7】日本海東北自動車道 上下線 河辺JCT~秋田空港IC 夜間通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: Expect nighttime closures on both directions of the Akita Expressway between Akita Minami IC and Akita Chuo IC.
E5 Doto Expressway: Notice of Nighttime Closure from Osakikamijima IC to Toyoura IC
🇯🇵 【E5】道央自動車道 長万部IC⇒豊浦IC(下り線)および豊浦IC⇔伊達IC(両方向)夜間通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: Nighttime closures will affect the downwards lane from Osakikamijima IC to Toyoura IC and between Toyoura IC and Date IC.
Kyushu Region: Possible Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain - Check Latest Weather and Traffic Information Before Traveling
🇯🇵 【九州地方】大雨の影響により通行止めの可能性があります~お出かけ前に最新の気象情報や交通情報をご確認ください~(793KB)
💡 Summary: Drivers in Kyushu should stay informed about potential traffic restrictions due to heavy rain.
Traffic Restrictions and Emergency Vehicle Access Due to Kumamoto Earthquake (Report 12)
🇯🇵 令和8年熊本地震による通行止め及び緊急車両の通行可能区間等について(第12報)(1MB)
💡 Summary: Updates on traffic restrictions and emergency vehicle access following the Kumamoto earthquake.
Kitakyushu Urban Expressway Nighttime Closure Notice
🇯🇵 北九州都市高速夜間通行止めのお知らせ(264KB)
💡 Summary: Drivers should be aware of nighttime closures on the Kitakyushu Urban Expressway.
E82 Chiba Togane Road: Notice of Nighttime Closure between Yamada IC and Togane IC/JCT due to Accident Investigation
🇯🇵 【E82】千葉東金道路 上下線 山田IC⇔東金IC・JCT間 事故捜査に伴う夜間通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: Drivers should anticipate nighttime closures on both directions of the Chiba Togane Road due to ongoing accident investigations.
Possibility of Road Closures Due to Typhoon No. 13 - A Request to Road Users
🇯🇵 台風第13号の影響による道路通行止めの可能性~道路利用者の皆様へのお願い~(1MB)
💡 Summary: Drivers should prepare for possible road closures due to the approaching typhoon.
E11 & E32 Tokushima Expressway: Completion of Emergency Construction Work between Naruto JCT and Tokushima IC
🇯🇵 E11・E32 徳島自動車道 鳴門JCT~徳島IC 間 E55徳島南部自動車道 徳島JCT~徳島沖洲IC間において 緊急工事による通行止めは終了しました(930KB)
💡 Summary: Emergency construction work has been completed, and traffic is now open between Naruto JCT and Tokushima IC.
E41 Tokai Hokuriku Expressway: Nighttime Closure from Hida Kiyomi IC to Oyabe Tonami JCT
🇯🇵 E41 東海北陸道 飛驒清見IC~小矢部砺波JCT(上下線)で夜間通行止めを実施します。 2026年9月4日(金)から10月2日(金)まで(うち10夜間) 各日20時から翌6時まで(実施日時は規制区間により異なります)
💡 Summary: Nighttime closures will be in effect from Hida Kiyomi IC to Oyabe Tonami JCT.
E13 Tohoku Chuo Expressway: Emergency Notice of Closure between Tendou IC and Higashine IC
🇯🇵 【E13】東北中央自動車道 上下線 天童IC~東根IC 緊急通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: An emergency closure is in effect on both directions of the Tohoku Chuo Expressway between Tendou IC and Higashine IC.
Notice of Nighttime Closures on Hokkaido Expressways
🇯🇵 北海道内の高速道路における夜間通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: Drivers in Hokkaido should be aware of various nighttime closures on the expressways.
E8 Hokuriku Expressway: Nighttime Closure from Tsuruga IC to Kinomoto IC (Upward)
🇯🇵 E8 北陸道 敦賀IC~木之本IC(上り線)で夜間通行止めを実施します ~国道8号や国道27号など一般道への迂回をお願いいたします~
💡 Summary: Drivers should plan for nighttime closures on the upward lane between Tsuruga IC and Kinomoto IC.
Northeast Region: Notice of Lifting Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Report 6)
🇯🇵 (第6報)東北地方の大雨による通行止め解除のお知らせ (8月2日 13時15分発表)
💡 Summary: Traffic restrictions due to heavy rain in the Northeast region have been lifted as of August 2.
Northeast Region: Partial Lifting of Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Report 5)
🇯🇵 (第5報)東北地方の大雨による通行止め一部解除のお知らせ (8月2日 8時30分発表)
💡 Summary: Some traffic restrictions in the Northeast region have been partially lifted as of August 2.
Northeast Region: Partial Lifting of Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Report 4)
🇯🇵 (第4報)東北地方の大雨による通行止め一部解除のお知らせ (8月2日7時50分発表)
💡 Summary: Further partial lifting of traffic restrictions in the Northeast region has occurred as of August 2.
Northeast Region: Notice of Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Report 3)
🇯🇵 (第3報)東北地方の大雨による通行止めのお知らせ (8月2日3時45分発表)
💡 Summary: Traffic restrictions are in place in the Northeast region due to heavy rain as of August 2.
Northeast Region: Notice of Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Report 2)
🇯🇵 (第2報)東北地方の大雨による通行止めのお知らせ (8月2日2時15分発表)
💡 Summary: Traffic restrictions are currently affecting the Northeast region due to heavy rain as of August 2.
Northeast Region: Notice of Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Report 1)
🇯🇵 (第1報)東北地方の大雨による通行止めのお知らせ (8月1日23時00分発表)
💡 Summary: Initial traffic restrictions have been implemented in the Northeast region due to heavy rain as of August 1.
Northeast Region: Notice of Lifting Traffic Restrictions Due to Heavy Rain (Final Report)
🇯🇵 (第2報:終報)東北地方の大雨による通行止め解除のお知らせ (7月31日6時10分発表)
💡 Summary: All traffic restrictions due to heavy rain in the Northeast region have been lifted as of July 31.
E20 Chuo Expressway: Nighttime Closure between Kobuchizawa IC and Suwa IC
🇯🇵 E20 中央道 小淵沢IC~諏訪IC夜間通行止め 2026年9月2日(水)、10月14日(水)(20時~翌6時) ~国道20号など一般道への迂回をお願いします~
💡 Summary: Nighttime closures are scheduled between Kobuchizawa IC and Suwa IC.
Unknown Path 310: Cool Off in 'Umigatari' This Hot Summer. Why Are There 100 Magellanic Penguins in Joetsu!?
🇯🇵 【未知の細道310】ホットなSummerに「うみがたり」で涼を取る。なぜ、上越にマゼランペンギンが100羽も!?
💡 Summary: Drivers can enjoy a refreshing summer experience at Umigatari in Joetsu, where you can also see a unique colony of Magellanic penguins.
Summer Vacation Family Project: Dyeing Experience Using 'Yamamomo' Fruits at E32 Tokushima Expressway Upward Service Area
🇯🇵 夏休み親子企画 「ヤマモモの実」を使った染物体験教室を E32 徳島自動車道 上板サービスエリア(上り線)で開催します(569KB)
💡 Summary: Families can participate in a unique dyeing experience using local fruits at the Tokushima Expressway service area.
Request for Cooperation in Alleviating Traffic Congestion During Obon Period Due to Kumamoto Earthquake
🇯🇵 令和8年熊本地震に伴うお盆期間中の交通混雑緩和へのご協力のお願い(国土交通省・熊本県・NEXCO西日本)(1MB)
💡 Summary: Drivers are requested to cooperate in reducing traffic congestion during the Obon holiday period.
Results of the First Meeting on the Restoration of Myoken First Bridge on the Minami Kyushu Expressway
🇯🇵 第1回 南九州自動車道妙見第一橋復旧に関する検討委員会の開催結果について(683KB)
💡 Summary: The first meeting regarding the restoration of the Myoken First Bridge has concluded.
E42 Hanwa Expressway: Nighttime Closure at Yuasa-Gobo Road and Various ICs
🇯🇵 E42阪和自動車道E42湯浅御坊道路和歌山南SIC・下津IC・湯浅IC・広川IC・川辺IC出入口で夜間閉鎖を実施いたします(1MB)
💡 Summary: Expect nighttime closures at several ICs along the E42 Hanwa Expressway.
E2 Sanyo Expressway: Daytime Closure at Kuga PA (Downward: Kyushu Direction)
🇯🇵 E2 山陽自動車道 玖珂PA (下り線:九州方面) の昼間閉鎖を実施いたします(839KB)
💡 Summary: Daytime closures will affect Kuga PA on the downward lane toward Kyushu.
E20 Chuo Expressway: Nighttime Closure at Kobuchizawa IC and Other Locations
🇯🇵 E20 中央道 小淵沢IC(上り線入口)、甲府南IC(上り線入口)、甲府昭和IC(国道20号(勝沼方面側)入口)で夜間閉鎖を実施します ~小淵沢IC2026年9月7日(月)から9月10日(木)まで(うち平日2夜間)~ ~甲府南IC2026年10月13日(火)から10月20日(火)まで(うち平日3夜間)~ ~甲府昭和IC2026年11月16日(月)から11月24日(火)まで(うち平日3夜間)~
💡 Summary: Nighttime closures will occur at Kobuchizawa IC and other entrances along the Chuo Expressway.
Status of the First Meeting on the Restoration of Myoken First Bridge on the Minami Kyushu Expressway
🇯🇵 第1回 南九州自動車道妙見第一橋復旧に関する検討委員会の開催状況について(5MB)
💡 Summary: Updates on the ongoing discussions regarding the restoration of the Myoken First Bridge.
E9 Kyoto Jukan Expressway: Nighttime Closure at Chiyokawa IC Entrance (Downward: Tanba Direction) Ends August 6
🇯🇵 E9 京都縦貫自動車道 千代川IC 入口(下り線:丹波方面)の 夜間閉鎖は8月6日(木曜)をもって終了しました ― 工事へのご理解とご協力をいただきまして誠にありがとうございました ―(638KB)
💡 Summary: The nighttime closure at Chiyokawa IC will conclude on August 6.
Introduction of Winning Menu from the 2nd Highway Food Championship
🇯🇵 第2回『ハイウェイめし甲子園』優勝メニューのご紹介
💡 Summary: Drivers can look forward to trying the winning menu from the latest Highway Food Championship.
E1 Tomei: Nighttime Closure at Toyota Kamigo Smart IC
🇯🇵 E1 東名 豊田上郷スマートIC(上下線)出入口で夜間閉鎖を実施します 9月1日(火)23時から翌6時(予備日9月2日(水)、9月3日(木)) ~近隣ICのご利用をお願いいたします~
💡 Summary: Nighttime closures will affect the entrance and exit at Toyota Kamigo Smart IC.
E19 Chuo Expressway: Continuous Lane Restrictions between Toki JCT and Tajimi IC
🇯🇵 E19 中央道 土岐JCT~多治見IC(下り線)、中津川IC~恵那IC(下り線)で昼夜連続・車線規制を実施します 2026年8月31日(月)5時から9月11日(金)24時まで(実施日時は規制箇所により異なります) ~一般道への迂回やお出かけ時間の変更をお願いいたします~
💡 Summary: Lane restrictions will be in place continuously between Toki JCT and Tajimi IC.
E20 Chuo Expressway: Completion of Parking Space Expansion at Yatsugatake PA (Upward)
🇯🇵 E20 中央道 八ヶ岳PA(上り)の駐車マス増設工事が完成しました ~大型車の駐車可能台数が約2.1倍に増加し、混雑緩和へ~
💡 Summary: The expansion of parking spaces at Yatsugatake PA has been completed, increasing capacity for larger vehicles.
E84 Nishi-Sho Bypass & E85 Odawara-Atsugi: Nighttime Ramp Closures at Odawara Nishi IC
🇯🇵 E84 西湘バイパス・E85 小田厚 小田原西ICで夜間ランプ閉鎖を実施します ①2026年8月31日(月)から9月3日(木)まで ②2026年9月8日(火)から9月11日(金)まで
💡 Summary: Expect nighttime ramp closures at Odawara Nishi IC on specified dates.
E1 Tomei: Opening of Multi-Use Leisure Facility 'ONE SEANA' at EXPASA Hamana Lake
🇯🇵 E1 東名 EXPASA浜名湖(集約)の複合型レジャー施設「ONE SEANA(ワン シーナ)」が2026年9月18日(金)にオープン! ~SA・PAでは全国初となる常設の立体迷路をお楽しみいただけます~
💡 Summary: A new leisure facility featuring Japan's first permanent maze will open at EXPASA Hamana Lake.
Individual Business Meetings with NEXCO Central Japan SA/PA Tenants
🇯🇵 「NEXCO中日本 SA・PAテナントとの個別商談会」を開催
💡 Summary: NEXCO Central Japan is hosting individual business meetings with service area tenants.
Fast Travel 'Aichi/Nagoya Fun Tour! Drive Plan with Aichi/Nagoya Sightseeing Passport' Starts July 29
🇯🇵 「速旅『愛知・名古屋の楽しいを巡ろう!あいち・なごや周遊観光パスポート付 ドライブプラン』」が2026年7月29日からスタート! ~名古屋市内もますます便利に!「名古屋高速乗り放題パス」付きプラン~
💡 Summary: A new drive plan featuring a sightseeing passport for Aichi and Nagoya will begin.
Traffic Congestion Forecast for Obon Period on Expressways (National Version)
🇯🇵 お盆期間の高速道路における渋滞予測について【全国版】 ~下りは前半・後半2度のピーク、上りは後半のピークの渋滞に要注意~
💡 Summary: Expect two peak congestion periods for downward traffic and one peak for upward traffic during the Obon holiday.
Traffic Congestion Forecast for Obon Period on Expressways (Chubu Version)
🇯🇵 お盆期間の高速道路における渋滞予測について【中日本版】 ~下り線は2026年8月8日(土)~8月9日(日)、上り線は8月14日(金)が渋滞のピーク!分散利用にご協力ください~
💡 Summary: Peak congestion is expected for downward traffic on August 8-9 and upward traffic on August 14.
Traffic Congestion Forecast for Obon Period on Expressways (Kanto Version)
🇯🇵 お盆期間の高速道路における渋滞予測について【首都圏版】 最大45kmの渋滞を予測しています ~渋滞予測を参考に分散利用のご協力をお願いします~
💡 Summary: A maximum congestion of 45 km is anticipated, and drivers are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Traffic Congestion Forecast for Obon Period on Expressways (Hokuriku Version)
🇯🇵 お盆期間の高速道路における渋滞予測について【北陸地方版】~E8 北陸道で最大10kmの渋滞が見込まれます ご利用日や時間帯の変更にご協力をお願いいたします~
💡 Summary: Drivers should prepare for up to 10 km of congestion on the E8 Hokuriku Expressway.
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