Important Notice
- Notice of road closure due to heavy snow ~ East-west traffic is currently blocked ~
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January 25, 2026
As of 4 o'clockDue to the strong winter pressure pattern from Saturday, January 24th to Sunday, January 25th, the following Expressway sections within our jurisdiction will be affected:Precautionary road closures may be implemented early to prevent large vehicle back-ups.There is a risk that traffic between the east and west sides may be disrupted, so please refrain from going out to protect your life.Heavy snow is also predicted in areas other than those listed below, mainly in the Hokuriku region, Gifu Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, and northern Mie Prefecture.Depending on the snowfall conditions, tire checks and road closures may be implemented in accordance with winter tire regulations.Due to heavy snowfall, road closures are in place on Expressway within our jurisdiction.
East-west traffic is currently unavailable. Please refrain from going out to protect your life.
Heavy snow is also forecast in areas other than those listed below, mainly in the Hokuriku region, Gifu Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, and northern Mie Prefecture. Depending on the snowfall conditions, tire checks and road closures may be implemented in accordance with winter tire regulations.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.Due to the strong winter pressure pattern from Saturday, January 24th to Sunday, January 25th, the following Expressway sections within our jurisdiction will be affected:Precautionary road closures may be implemented early to prevent large vehicle back-ups.There is a risk that traffic between the east and west sides may be disrupted, so please refrain from going out to protect your life.Heavy snow is also predicted in areas other than those listed below, mainly in the Hokuriku region, Gifu Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, and northern Mie Prefecture.Depending on the snowfall conditions, tire checks and road closures may be implemented in accordance with winter tire regulations.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.There is a risk that traffic between the east and west sides may be disrupted, so please refrain from going out to protect your life.Heavy snow is also predicted in areas other than those listed below, mainly in the Hokuriku region, Gifu Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, and northern Mie Prefecture.Depending on the snowfall conditions, tire checks and road closures may be implemented in accordance with winter tire regulations.■ Current closed section
Please check iHighway Central Japan. (Click here for the smartphone site.)
*Depending on the snowfall conditions after the road closure begins, it may take some time for the closure to be lifted.
■Route Map
Click here for precautionary road closures due to heavy snow
■Work status

■Please be careful!
● Please refrain from going out to protect your life.
●Driving on snowy roads with normal tires is against the law.
●Transportation companies and shippers are also asked to check future weather forecasts and change transportation dates accordingly.■This heavy snowfall is predicted to be equal to or greater than the heavy snowfall in January 2024! Please refrain from going outside to protect your life!

● Expressway and national highways may be closed at the same time.
In order to prevent large-scale vehicle backlogs, Expressway and parallel national highways may be closed at the same time.
In the case of simultaneous road closures, you may be required to make a U-turn at Expressway interchange (IC) where the road closure ends, as you will not be able to exit onto the national highway.
In addition, the closed section may extend up to an interchange where you can exit onto a national highway.

■Please check before going outJoint announcements with regional development bureaus and related organizations
Here
●Transportation information site
・ iHighway Central Japan (NEXCO CENTRAL)
・ iHighway Central Japan smartphone site (NEXCO CENTRAL)
・ Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC)
・ Expressway Impact Information Site
・ Michi Raji (traffic information app)
・ Snow removal NAVI
・ Guide for Driving on Snowy Roads
・ Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Tourism, Kanto Regional Development Bureau
・ Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Chubu Regional Development Bureau
・ Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kinki Regional Development Bureau
・ Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Tourism, Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau
● NEXCO CENTRAL Official X
・ Tokyo Regional Head Office official account
・ Nagoya Regional Head Office official account
・ Kanazawa Regional Head Office Official Account<Information provision area>

●Official LINE
・ NEXCO CENTRAL Kanazawa Regional Head Office Official LINE
●Each Expressway Company official website
・ NEXCO EAST Official website
・ NEXCO WEST Official website
・ Shuto Expressway Road official website
・ Nagoya Expressway Corporation official website
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