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Road closures and traffic restrictions in Japan

Overview

Traffic disruptions in Japan have involved both emergency incidents and planned maintenance. In Saga and Nagasaki prefectures, road closures on the Nagasaki Expressway and the Nishi Kyushu Expressway caused by an accident near Takeo City were lifted on August 25.

Additionally, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Shiga National Highway Office has announced scheduled nighttime road closures in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. These closures are set for September 7 through September 12 to allow for periodic inspections and investigations of a bridge.

Entities

Nagasaki Expressway · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Shiga National Highway”, · Takeo City · Liberal Democratic Party · Otsu City

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Japan road closures: Nagasaki Expressway accident cleared and Shiga bridge inspections announced

    Road closures due to an accident near Takeo City in Saga and Nagasaki have been lifted, while scheduled nighttime bridge inspections in Otsu, Shiga, will cause upcoming traffic restrictions.

  2. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tomigusuku road closures scheduled for Naha Airport Expressway work

    Nighttime road closures will occur on National Route 331 in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, on August 20 and September 14 for Naha Airport Expressway bridge construction.

Sources

fnn.jp · kyoto-np.co.jp