Key Facts
• As of August 14, 10:45 AM, 8 traffic jams and 2 accidents reported.
• Sanyo Expressway:
– Shiwa Tunnel (Hiroshima East IC → Okuya PA): 5 km jam [Upward: Kobe direction].
– Hachihonmatsu Tunnel (Shiwa IC → Saijo IC): 2 km jam [Upward: Kobe direction].
– Irino Tunnel (Saijo IC → Hongo IC): 9 km jam due to accident [Upward: Kobe direction].
– Futago Tunnel (Kurashiki JCT → Okayama JCT): 1 km jam [Upward: Kobe direction].
– Shiroyama Tunnel (Sanyo IC → Okayama JCT): 6 km jam due to accident [Downward: Yamaguchi direction].
• Chugoku Expressway:
– Oji PA: 2 km jam [Downward: Shimonoseki direction].
• Nishi-Seto Expressway:
– Mukaiyama IC: 1 km jam [Downward: Matsuyama direction].
– Ohama PA: 1 km jam [Downward: Matsuyama direction].
• Accidents:
– Irino Tunnel (Kawachi IC → Hongo IC) [Upward: Kobe direction].
– Shiroyama Tunnel (Kibi SA Smart → Okayama JCT) [Downward: Yamaguchi direction].
– Both accidents involved vehicles; no injuries reported.
Summary
NEXCO West Japan reported 8 traffic jams and 2 accidents across its highways as of 10:45 AM on August 14. Major congestion occurred on the Sanyo Expressway, with the longest jam of 9 km near Irino Tunnel caused by an accident. Other notable jams include 6 km near Shiroyama Tunnel, also due to an accident, and 5 km near Shiwa Tunnel. Additional traffic issues were reported on the Chugoku and Nishi-Seto Expressways, with jams ranging from 1 to 2 km. Both accidents involved vehicle collisions, but no injuries have been reported. Drivers are advised to remain cautious and check for updates before traveling.
