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Sections closed to traffic when adverse weather is predicted
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Section closed to traffic
Locations in disaster-prone areas that are closed to traffic when certain pre-set conditions are met (precipitation, etc.) during adverse weather
Special traffic control section
Locations closed to traffic based on patrol reports showing possible hazard restulting from local weather conditons.
In the event of adverse weather, the road is subject to temporary closure. Thank you for your cooperation.
Roadside broadcasting
Special radio channel providing timely information concerning the present location via car radio.



Criteria for closure to traffic (2004)
No. Route Precipitation Length Causes
2 228 110mm 2.3km Rockfall, Landslide
3 229 80mm 1.0km Rockfall,
4 V 60mm 5.2km Rockfall, LandslideAOcean waves
5 V 80mm 11.6km Rockfall,
6 V 100mm 2.3km Rockfall, Avalanche
7 V 80mm 6.1km Landslide
20 453 160mm 12.0km Rockfall, Landslide
21 V 100mm 0.5km Rockfall, Landslide
22 V 100mm 1.0km Rockfall, Landslide

Special criteria for closure to traffic (2004)
No. Route Length Causes
5 228 6.0km Rockfall,
6 229 1.8km Rockfall,
7 230 17.1km Rockfall, Avalanche
13 277 9.2km Rockfall, Landslide, Avalanche

For detailed road information, please contact the nearest branch of Japan Road Traffic Information Center.

 

 

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