Key Facts
• As of August 24, 4:56 PM, a 28 km traffic jam occurred on Kan-Etsu Expressway (upbound).
• The congestion starts near Takasaka Service Area, with a 21 km jam.
• Travel time from Hanazono Interchange to Sakado-Nishi Smart Interchange is 50 minutes.
• An additional 7 km jam is reported near Kawagoe Interchange.
• Travel from Tsurugashima Junction to Kawagoe Interchange takes 15 minutes.
• A collision between Takasaka Service Area and Sakado-Nishi Smart Interchange caused lane restrictions.
Summary
A collision on the Kan-Etsu Expressway (upbound) between Takasaka Service Area and Sakado-Nishi Smart Interchange has caused significant traffic disruptions. As of August 24, 4:56 PM, a 28 km traffic jam was reported, with the longest stretch of 21 km starting near Takasaka Service Area. Travel times have been severely impacted, with a 50-minute delay from Hanazono Interchange to Sakado-Nishi Smart Interchange and a 15-minute delay from Tsurugashima Junction to Kawagoe Interchange. Lane restrictions are in place as authorities manage the situation.
