Great East Japan Earthquake
Joban Expressway restored at high speed
(Courtesy photo)
This March 11 file photo shows damage to the Joban Expressway near Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan caused by the March 11th 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Repair work began on March 11 and six days later this section of the highway was as good as new and ready to re-open to traffic on March 24th. (Photo by AFLO/NEXCO/Handout) *MANDATORY CREDIT*