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lane restriction; lane closure
The temporary closure or restriction of one or more traffic lanes, typically due to road construction, accidents, or events. A common cause of traffic congestion in Japan.
工事のため車線規制をしています。
Lanes are restricted due to construction.
車線規制の影響で渋滞が発生した。
Traffic congestion occurred due to the lane restriction.
高速道路で車線規制が行われるので、時間に余裕を持って出発してください。
There will be lane restrictions on the expressway, so please leave with plenty of time.
Composed of 車線 (traffic lane) + 規制 (regulation; restriction). Commonly encountered in traffic reports, highway information displays, and navigation apps. Japan's road information services frequently announce lane restrictions, especially on expressways.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 車線規制を行う: implement lane restrictions
- 車線規制区間: restricted lane section
- 車線規制情報: lane restriction information
- 車線規制が解除される: lane restriction is lifted
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 通行止め: road closure — complete closure of the road, not just lane restriction
- 渋滞: traffic jam; congestion — the result, not the cause
- 交通規制: traffic regulation — broader term covering all types of traffic controls