Route 11 (Shuto Expressway)
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Route 11 is one of the routes of the Shuto Expressway
system in the Tokyo
area. Route 11 runs from Shibaura Junction (with the Haneda Route
) in Minato-ku
and runs for 3.9 km through Rainbow Bridge
. The Route 11 ends at the Ariake
Junction connecting with the Bayshore Route
in Kōtō-ku
.
Originally, the route number was "12" in the urban planning.
Shuto Expressway
is a network of toll expressways in the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. It is operated and maintained by the .Most routes consist of elevated roadway above other roads or over water, and have many sharp curves which require caution to drive safely...
system in the Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
area. Route 11 runs from Shibaura Junction (with the Haneda Route
Route 1 (Shuto Expressway)
Route 1 is one of the radial routes of the Shuto Expressway system in the Tokyo area. Route 1 has two segments: a northern segment connecting Chūō-ku to Taito-ku via Ueno; and a southern segment connecting Minato-ku to Haneda in Ota-ku...
) in Minato-ku
Minato, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 1 March 2008, it had an official population of 217,335 and a population density of 10,865 persons per km². The total area is 20.34 km².Minato hosts 49 embassies...
and runs for 3.9 km through Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)
The is a suspension bridge crossing northern Tokyo Bay between Shibaura Pier and the Odaiba waterfront development in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.Construction started in 1987 and was completed in 1993. The bridge is long with a main span of . Officially called the "Shuto Expressway No...
. The Route 11 ends at the Ariake
Ariake
Ariake is the name of several places in Japan.*Ariake, Kagoshima, a former town in Kagoshima Prefecture*Ariake, Kumamoto, a former town in Kumamoto Prefecture*Ariake, Saga, a former town in Saga Prefecture*Ariake, Tokyo, a district within Kōtō, Tokyo...
Junction connecting with the Bayshore Route
Bayshore Route
Wangan has many meanings. See Wangan for a list.The Bayshore Route of Shuto Expressway is a stretch of toll highway in Greater Tokyo, 70 km, that runs from Yokohama city, Kanazawa ward, to Ichikawa city of Chiba Prefecture...
in Kōtō-ku
Koto, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008, the ward has an estimated population of 442,271 and a population density of 11,070 persons per km². The total area is 39.48 km². The ward refers to itself as Kōtō City in English....
.
Originally, the route number was "12" in the urban planning.
Traffic
It runs through Rainbow Bridge that is renowned for its beautiful scenery, so sometimes, especially holidays, a high concentration of cars on the bridge causes chronic traffic congestion.Exit List
| Municipality | Exit/interchange name | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minato-ku | Shibaura JCT | Haneda Route Route 1 (Shuto Expressway) Route 1 is one of the radial routes of the Shuto Expressway system in the Tokyo area. Route 1 has two segments: a northern segment connecting Chūō-ku to Taito-ku via Ueno; and a southern segment connecting Minato-ku to Haneda in Ota-ku... |
Accessible from outbound only |
| Minato-ku | Shibaura Rest Area | Accessible from inbound only | |
| Minato-ku | Daiba | Outbound exit/inbound entrance | |
| Kōtō-ku/Minato-ku | Ariake JCT | Bayshore Route Bayshore Route Wangan has many meanings. See Wangan for a list.The Bayshore Route of Shuto Expressway is a stretch of toll highway in Greater Tokyo, 70 km, that runs from Yokohama city, Kanazawa ward, to Ichikawa city of Chiba Prefecture... |