Key Facts
• Night closures planned for Shikoku highways from September to November 2024.
• Full closure: Tokushima Expressway (Ikawa Ikeda IC–Kawanoe Higashi JCT) from Oct 16–25 (9 days).
• Night closures (7 PM–6 AM):
– Takamatsu Expressway (Takamatsu Nishi IC exit): Sep 8–12 (4 nights).
– Matsuyama Expressway (Matsuyama IC–Ozu Kita IC): Sep 29–Oct 11 (10 nights).
– Tokushima Expressway (Naruto JCT–Tsuchi IC): Sep 29–Oct 11 (10 nights).
– Matsuyama Expressway (Ozu Minami IC–Seiyo Uwajima IC): Oct 27–Nov 1 (5 nights).
– Kochi Expressway (Kochi IC–Susaki Nishi IC): Nov 4–11 (5 nights).
– Tokushima Expressway (Tsuchi IC–Ikawa Ikeda IC): Nov 4–18 (10 nights).
– Kochi Expressway (Kochi IC–Tosa IC): Nov 11–18 (5 nights).
– Imabari Komatsu Expressway (Imabari Yunoura IC–Iyo Komatsu IC): Nov 17–27 (7 nights).
– Tokushima Expressway (Tsuchi IC–Wakimachi IC): Nov 18–29 (8 nights).
– Takamatsu Expressway (Sanuki Toyonaka IC): Nov 25–27 (2 nights).
• Closures aim to improve safety and maintenance across 10 sections, covering up to 51.4 km.
Summary
NEXCO West Japan has announced night closures for highways in Shikoku from September to November 2024. These closures, including full and night-only restrictions, span 10 sections across four prefectures. The longest closure, on the Tokushima Expressway (Tsuchi IC–Ikawa Ikeda IC), will last 10 nights and cover 51.4 km. Night closures will occur from 7 PM to 6 AM, with alternate dates reserved for unforeseen delays. The closures aim to enhance road safety and ensure proper maintenance. Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes during these periods.
