Yesterday, Joe introduced a map showing roads that are not available:

Yesterday, Joe introduced a map showing roads that are not available:

https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/posts/1027678297305602

The address of the map is:

http://saigai.jartic.or.jp/view.html

When I looked at it earlier this morning, the expressway was not open but, according to the map at least, it is open now. :)

The map doesn’t seem to allow you to ask it for the best route to your destination. I took a look a Google maps, however, and found that information about roads and bridges that have been damaged or destroyed does seem to be reflected in the routes it proposes. As you can see in the second image, when I asked for a route that would normally use the Aso Ohashi Bridge, Google immediately suggested an alternative route.

Generally speaking, it’s probably a good idea to avoid contributing to congestion and stay off the roads unless you really need to go somewhere. If you have to drive, however, you might refer to both web maps to make sure you know the best way to go.

– Kirk