Nishiseto Expressway
Nishiseto Expressway | |
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24px西瀬戸自動車道 (しまなみ海道) | |
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Route information | |
Length: | 59.4 km (36.9 mi) |
Existed: | 1979-2006 – present |
Major junctions | |
From: | Nishiseto Onomichi Interchange in Onomichi, Hiroshima 20px National Route 2 |
To: | Imabari Interchange in Imabari, Ehime 20px National Route 196 |
Highway system | |
National highways of Japan Expressways of Japan |
The Nishiseto Expressway (西瀬戸自動車道 Nishiseto Jidōsha-dō?), often called the Shimanami Kaidō (しまなみ海道?) is an expressway in Japan that connects Onomichi, Hiroshima and Imabari, Ehime, going through nine of the Geiyo Islands, including Ōshima, Umashima, and Innoshima. The road and multiple bridge crossing across the Seto Inland Sea is one of the three main transportation links of the Honshū–Shikoku Bridge Project constructed between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.
The expressway contains ten bridges, including the Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge, the world's longest series of suspension bridges, and the Tatara Bridge, the world's second longest cable-stayed bridge. The route is famed for its scenic views and can be crossed by bicycles, mopeds and pedestrians as well as cars. It was opened on May 1, 1999, and is 59.4 kilometers long, sporting four lanes with a separated path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cycle Tourism
The road and bridge route was designed with an integrated cycle lane linking Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture with Imabari in Ehime Prefecture. The cycle route is approximately 70 km in length including bridge access ramps and since opening has become one of Japan's most popular long-distance cycle routes.
As accessing the Shin-Onomichi bridge involves a steep climb, cyclists are encouraged to use a short ferry between Onomichi and Mukaishima, but all other bridges on the route feature a designated cycle path. Bicycle rental and drop off locations are available along the route.[1]
Gallery
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Kurushima-kaikyo Ohashi Bridge (14061858406).jpg
Cycle access ramp to the Kurushima-kaikyo Ohashi Bridge
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Shimanami Kaido Bikeway (14105053043).jpg
Shimanami Kaido cycle access ramp at Imabari
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Tatara Bridge2.jpg
Designated cycle lane on the Tatara Bridge
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Onomichi Fukumoto Ferry 03.JPG
Onomichi ferry. Northern starting point of Shimanami Kaido cycle route.
References
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See also
External links
- Nishiseto Expressway at the Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority
- Shimanami Kaido Cycle Route Information in English
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