Kishiwada Service Area (Inbound) Gas Station on E26 Hanwa Expressway to Suspend Operations
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- Kishiwada Service Area (Inbound) Gas Station on E26 Hanwa Expressway to Suspend Operations
- NEXCO West Japan and West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings announce a ~7-month gas station closure at Kishiwada SA (inbound) on the E26 Hanwa Expressway for renovation work, from July 1, 2026 to late January 2027.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 6, 2026
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NEXCO West Japan and West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings announce a ~7-month gas station closure at Kishiwada SA (inbound) on the E26 Hanwa Expressway for renovation work, from July 1, 2026 to late January 2027.
- Citation
- Kishiwada Service Area (Inbound) Gas Station on E26 Hanwa Expressway to Suspend Operations (June 6, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- June 6, 2026
NEXCO West Japan and West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings announce a ~7-month gas station closure at Kishiwada SA (inbound) on the E26 Hanwa Expressway for renovation work, from July 1, 2026 to late January 2027.
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- 📰 Published: June 6, 2026 at 00:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 5, 2026 at 15:21
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 6, 2026 at 17:01 (25h 40m after Collected)
NEXCO West Japan Kansai Branch (Ibaraki, Osaka; Branch Chief: Masakazu Morotomi) and West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings Kansai Branch (Suita, Osaka; Branch Chief: Megumi Sata) announced that the gas station (GS) at Kishiwada Service Area (inbound, toward Osaka) on the E26 Hanwa Expressway will suspend operations for approximately 7 months due to aging-infrastructure renovation work. The closure runs from 0:00 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8) through late January 2027 (Reiwa 9). EV rapid chargers will remain available throughout the construction period. Drivers are advised to use nearby alternative GS facilities: Kinokawa SA (inbound, 7:00-22:00), Kusatsu PA (inbound, 24 hrs), Suita SA (outbound, 24 hrs), Nishinomiya-Najio SA (outbound, 24 hrs), and Kashiba SA (outbound, 24 hrs). Construction notices will be posted at service areas and banners displayed on the expressway. Road traffic information is available via the NEXCO West Japan website, iHighway, JARTIC, highway radio (1620 kHz), and VICS. Customer inquiries can be directed to the NEXCO West Japan Customer Center.
FAQ
When will the Kishiwada SA (inbound) gas station be closed?
The gas station will be closed from midnight on July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) until late January 2027, for approximately 7 months.
Why is the gas station closing?
The closure is due to renovation construction work to address aging infrastructure.
Can EV rapid chargers still be used during construction?
Yes, EV rapid chargers will remain available throughout the construction period.
What alternative gas stations are available nearby?
Kinokawa SA (inbound), Kusatsu PA (inbound), Suita SA (outbound), Nishinomiya-Najio SA (outbound), and Kashiba SA (outbound) all have gas stations.
Where can I find NEXCO West Japan gas station information?
Visit the NEXCO West Japan GS Map at https://www.w-holdings.co.jp/gasoline/