E1A Shin-Meishin Expressway: Partial Section between Shigaraki IC and Otsu JCT (provisional name) to Begin 3-Lane Operation in One Direction from Saturday, May 30, 2026
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NEXCO West Japan Kansai Branch announced that a partial section (approx. 4.8 km) of the E1A Shin-Meishin Expressway between Shigaraki IC and Otsu JCT (provisional name) will begin operating with three lanes in one direction from 6:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This is part of the 6-lane expansion project and is expected to alleviate traffic congestion.