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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
16	451	100mm	5.0km	Landslide, Rockfall, Avalanche
17	452	100mm	3.2km	Rockfall, Landslide
18	452	100mm	10.0km	Rockfall, Landslide
19	452	100mm	2.0km	Landslide
20	453	160mm	12.0km	Rockfall, Landslide
21	453	100mm	0.5km	Rockfall, Landslide
22	453	100mm	1.0km	Rockfall, Landslide

Special criteria for closure to traffic (2004)

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