On the day of the match, a dedicated bus lane will be set up between Kashima Stadium and Itako IC. For approximately one hour after the match, from around 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, experimental operation will be carried out to ease traffic congestion.
■ Date and Time of Implementation
Saturday, November 20th, for approximately one hour after the end of the 2021 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League Matchday 36 against Oita Trinita (around 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
■ Details of Implementation
【Background】
・On match days, such as J.League matches, the area from Kashima Soccer Stadium to Itako IC and the Chiba prefectural border experiences increased traffic volume due to the large number of spectators arriving by car.
・After matches, traffic congestion occurs due to the concentration of vehicles, significantly increasing the travel time to Itako IC. Particularly for night games, the punctuality of direct buses from Tokyo is not guaranteed, creating inconvenience for visitors from outside the prefecture.
【Purpose】
・To ensure the punctuality of buses by reducing their travel time between Kashima Soccer Stadium and Itako IC on match days.
【Content】
・To ensure the punctuality of buses and reduce car traffic by promoting the use of public transportation, a dedicated bus lane will be installed on match days, and car traffic will be redirected due to the bus lane installation.
■ Overview Map of the Social Experiment Section
On the day of the match, significant congestion is expected at the intersection in front of the stadium on National Route 51 and the Fire Station South intersection. We ask for your cooperation in following the instructions of traffic guides.
Due to these regulations, travel by private car may take longer, so general motorists are requested to use alternative routes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those arriving by private car and ask for your understanding and cooperation with this experiment.
■ Implementing Body
Kashima Soccer Stadium Area Congestion Countermeasures Council
(Secretariat: Ibaraki Prefectural Civil Engineering Department, Road Maintenance Division, Road Preservation Enhancement Promotion Office, and Kashima City Urban Development Department, Road Construction Division)
■ Special Website
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