National Route 291 (Japan)
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National Route 291 | ||||
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| 国道291号 (Japanese) | ||||
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| Length | 161.6 km[1] (100.4 mi) | |||
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| Country | Japan | |||
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National Route 291 is a national highway of Japan connecting Maebashi, Gunma and Kashiwazaki, Niigata in Japan, with a total length of 161.6 km (100.41 mi).
The route consists of the Nakayama Tunnel, a vehicular tunnel, replacing the former Nakayama Tunnel.
Route description
A section of National Route 291 in the town of Minakami in Gunma Prefecture is a musical road.[2]
A section of the road leading to Ichinokurasawa cliff in Minakami is closed for vehicles during the Summer. A separate section of the road alongside the Nobori River in Minamiuonuma is closed during the Winter.
References
- ^ "一般国道の路線別、都道府県別道路現況" [Road statistics by General National Highway route and prefecture] (PDF) (in Japanese). Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ Shinopii (22 February 2017). "日本全国にメロディーロードは28箇所ある！" [The 28 Melody Roads of Japan] (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 February 2020.
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