is one of the

Expressways of Japan The of Japan make up a large network of controlled-access toll expressways. History Following World War II, Japan's economic revival led to a massive increase in personal automobile use. However the existing road system was inadequate t ...

from Yatsushiro to Kagoshima linking with the

Kyushu Expressway ( Asian Highway Network ) is one of the Expressways of Japan from Kitakyūshū (and the bridge to Honshū) to west of Kagoshima linking with the Higashikyushu Expressway and the Ibusuki Skyline. It runs through the prefectures of Fukuoka Pref ...

. It runs through the southern half of Kumamoto prefecture, and the northern half of the Kagoshima prefecture. The total length is 140 km.

Overview

The first section of the expressway was opened to traffic in 1988. As of March 2007 the expressway incomplete in many areas. The next sections are scheduled to open in 2009 (

Tanoura Interchange Tanoura may refer to: * Tanoura (dance), an Egyptian folk dance * Tanoura (costume), a weighted skirt typically used in the dance * Tanoura, Kumamoto was a town located in Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had a ...

to Ashikita Interchange). After this, Most of the incomplete areas will be built according to the New Direct Control System, whereby the burden for construction costs will be shared by the national and local governments and no tolls will be collected. Currently the section between Hinagu Interchange and

Tsunagi Interchange is a town located in Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 4,574 and a density of 130 persons per km2. The total area is 33.97 km2. Residents of Tsunagi were among those affected by Minam ...

Noda Interchange NoDa (short for "North Davidson") is a popular arts district in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is located in the North Charlotte neighborhood on and around North Davidson Street and 36th Street, approximately one mile northeast of Up ...

and

Akune Interchange is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1952. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 23,887 and a population density of 178 persons per km2. The total area is 134.30 km2. Geography C ...

, and Satsumasendai-Mizuhiki Interchange and

Ichiki Interchange Ichiki (written: 一木 or 市来) is a Japanese surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name ...

operates according to this principle. The route parallels the Kagoshima Main Line of

Kyushu Railway Company The , also referred to as , is one of the seven constituent companies of Japan Railways Group (JR Group). It operates intercity rail services within Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait ...

and

National Route 3 The following highways are numbered 3, H-3, PRI-3, AH3, E03 and R3. For roads numbered A3, see A3 roads. For roads numbered M3, see M3. For roads numbered N3, see N3. For roads numbered 3A, see 3A. International * Asian Highway 3 * European ...

for much of its length.

History

*October 19, 1988, a section from Kagoshima-nishi to Kagoshima Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 26, 1998, a section from Ijuin to Kagoshima-nishi Interchanges was opened to traffic. *April 20, 1998, a section from Yatsushiro Junction to Yatsushiro-minami Interchange was opened to traffic. *October 6, 2001, a section from Yatsushiro-minami to Hinagu Interchange was opened to traffic. *April 6, 2002, a section from Ichiki to Ijuin Interchanges was opened to traffic. *February 27, 2005, a section from Hinagu to Tanoura Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 13, 2005, a section from Kushikino to Ichiki Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 3, 2007, a section from Satsumasendai-Miyako to Kushikino Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 31, 2008, the Miyama Interchange was opened. *April 29, 2009, a section from Tanoura to Ashikita Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 10, 2013, a section from Satsumasendai-Mizuhiki to Satsumasendai-Takae Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 7, 2015, a section from Satsumasendai-Takae to Satsumasendai-Miyako Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 29, 2015, a section from Akune-kita to Akune Interchange was opened to traffic. *December 19, 2015, a section from Noda to Akune-kita Interchange was opened to traffic. *February 27, 2016, a section from Ashikita to Tsunagi Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 11, 2017, a section from Tanaono-kita to Noda Interchange was opened to traffic. *November 12, 2017, a section from Izumi to Tanaono-kita Interchange was opened to traffic. *March 2, 2019, a section from Tsunagi to Minamata Interchange was opened to traffic.

Interchanges

* IC - interchange, JCT -

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, SA - service area, PA - parking area, BS -

bus stop A bus stop is a place where buses stop for passengers to get on and off the bus. The construction of bus stops tends to reflect the level of usage, where stops at busy locations may have shelters, seating, and possibly electronic passenger ...

, TN - tunnel, BR - bridge, TB - toll gate * Bus stops labeled "○" are currently in use; those marked "◆" are closed.

Lanes

*2-lane

Overview

History

Interchanges

Lanes

See also