Uji Tunnel (宇治トンネル)

The Uji Tunnel is a tunnel used exclusively by motor vehicles. This is located on the Keiji Bypass which runs through Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture.

It is situated between the Kasatori Interchange and the Ujihigashi Interchange.

Since the Uji Tunnel extends so long that lane changes are prohibited except for the 500-meter distance ahead of the Kasatori Interchange and the Ujihigashi Interchange.

Summary

Distance: Inbound lane: 4,303m; outbound lane: 4,313m

Specifications:

Width: Two lanes each on the inbound and outbound lanes

Design speed: 80km/h

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August 29, 1988

The Uji Tunnel opened.

[Original Japanese]