Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Central Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO Central Japan), and West Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO West Japan) have implemented road closures on some routes from 10:00 p.m. on January 21 to prevent large-scale vehicle congestion during heavy snowfall.
The affected roads are: the Meishin Expressway between Ritto-Konanzan Interchange (IC) and Ichinomiya IC; the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway between Yoro IC and Minoseki Junction (JCT); the Hokuriku Expressway between Maibara JCT and Tsuruga IC; the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway between Fukuchiyama IC and Tsuruga JCT; as well as the parallel National Route 8 between the Hikida intersection and the Tsuji intersection; the Sekigahara Bypass on National Route 21 between the Rakudacho intersection and the Saienji intersection; National Route 365 between the Shiga Prefecture border and the Makita Elementary School South intersection; and National Route 27 between the Yamakami Ramp and Seaside-Takahama.
In addition, it has been announced that the Shin-Meishin Expressway, the Meihan National Highway, and the Nagoya Expressway Ichinomiya Route may also be closed depending on snowfall conditions.
Authorities are requesting people to refrain from non-essential travel to regions where heavy snowfall is expected. If going out is unavoidable, they urge drivers to check the latest weather and road information, to be sure to use winter tires and carry tire chains, bring food and water, refuel in advance, and review their travel routes, including taking detours where necessary.
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