Snow Closures & Chains: NEXCO West Japan Traffic Updates

Snowfall is predicted to peak over a wide area of ​​western Japan from February 6th (Friday) to February 8th (Sunday), and there is a possibility of snowfall even in the plains, which don’t usually get much snow.
During heavy snowfall, there is a possibility of preventive road closures on expressways within our jurisdiction.

Please refer to the attached document for sections that may be closed.
(Attachment) As of 12:00 on Friday, February 6th (Western Japan jurisdiction)

*Depending on snowfall conditions, the area of ​​road closure may expand beyond the areas where there is a possibility of road closure.

On expressways in winter, even one stuck vehicle can cause a vehicle to be stranded for a long time, and the severe cold can lead to a life-threatening situation for many people.
In particular, driving on snowy or icy roads with vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires or chains (vehicles with normal tires) is extremely dangerous as it may cause the vehicle to get stuck or become stuck on a large scale!
Driving on snowy or icy roads without using anti-slip measures such as winter tires or chains may be a violation of the Road Traffic Act.
In areas where winter tires are restricted, a tire check may be conducted to confirm whether winter tires or chains are installed.

When using the expressway,Installing winter tires and carrying tire chainsPlease check the latest weather and road traffic information before going out.

≪For transportation companies and shipper companies≫
Please check the latest weather and road traffic information and change your travel plans in the event of heavy snow.

≪Please check the latest traffic information! ≫
In addition to providing information on the official website regarding the impact on expressways based on the latest weather forecasts, we will also send “notice” information such as possible expressway closures by email to registered users of i-Highway who wish to receive email notifications, so please register.

　
●iHighway (NEXCO West Japan) https://ihighway.jp/
・You can check expressway road traffic information on maps and text information 24 hours a day.
・Please register to receive email notifications from i Highway “My Route”.
・You can receive information on the start/cancellation of road closures, accidents and traffic jams, etc. on your registered “My Route” through email notifications.
　https://ihighway.jp/pcsite/myroute

●Expressway impact information site https://ex-ssw.com/
You can check important notices posted on the websites of expressway companies.

●Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) https://www.jartic.or.jp/
You can check road traffic information including general roads.

≪Joint presentation materials with local development bureaus, etc.≫
○Kansai area
・There is a risk of heavy snow around February 8th ~ Please be sure to wear winter tires when driving on snowy roads ~ (as of 3:00 PM on February 3, 2020)

○China region
・Notice regarding heavy snow ~ Be prepared for heavy snow when going out! ～(February 5, 2020)