East Nippon Expressway (NEXCO East) and the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will open the 7.9-kilometer section of the Higashi-Kanto Expressway between Namegata Interchange (IC) and Hokota IC at 3 p.m. on November 22.
The section will initially have two lanes. It is expected to improve access to the Kashima area from northern Kanto and the Tohoku region, helping increase demand for tourism across the wider area.
Prior to the opening, an opening ceremony will be held at Kitaura Elementary School in Namegata City, followed by a ceremony at Namegata IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. Due to venue limitations, neither event will be open to the general public. The ceremony program and opening time may change depending on weather conditions and other factors.
Work will continue on the section between Itako IC and Namegata IC.
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