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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
1	39	50mm	19.2km	Landslide, Rockfall,
10	240	60mm	2.0km	**
11	273	100mm	12.0km	Rockfall, **
12	334	70mm	17.7km	Landslide, Rockfall
13	336	100mm	8.0km	Rockfall, Avalanche
14	336	80mm	11.6km	Rockfall, Landslide, Ocean waves, Avalanche
15	336	120mm	6.5km	Rockfall, Landslide, Ocean waves, Avalanche

Special criteria for closure to traffic (2004)

No.	Route	Length	Causes
1	12	3.7km	Flooding
2	39	6.9km	Rockfall
3	39	9.9km	Rockfall, Avalanche
10	241	21.8km	Rockfall, Avalanche
11	243	11.2km	Avalanche
12	274	33.3km	Rockfall, Avalanche
14	333	14.4km	Avalanche
15	336	8.2km	Rockfall, Ocean waves, Avalanche

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