[E4] To customers using the Tohoku Expressway
<< We will carry out an experiment to alleviate traffic congestion: Autumn of R 1st year >>

2019 From October, E4 At Tohoku Expressway (Tohoku Expressway), we will conduct an experiment to prevent and alleviate congestion using LED signs. In this experiment, a message such as "Please use the left lane to prevent traffic congestion" is displayed on the LED sign, and the left lane is actively used to prevent traffic congestion from occurring in the overtaking lane. is.

We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in order to prevent traffic congestion.

1 Position map and driving image

Image of position map
Image image of driving image (installed on the shoulder side)
Driving image (shoulder side installation)
Image of driving image (installed on the median side)
Driving image (installed on the median side)

2 Implementation date and content

date Time zone section Content
2019 From November 2nd to December 1st
11 days every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
Each day
From 10:00 to 17:00
(7 hours)
E4 Tohoku Expressway In-bound Line
Utsunomiya IC-Yaita IC
Display messages using LED signs

Since it is difficult to change lanes when a traffic jam occurs, the LED sign will turn off when the traffic jam occurs and the experiment for the day will end.
It may be canceled due to an accident.

  • For more information on this congestion mitigation experiment, Special HP please look at.
  • For actual traffic conditions and traffic forecast, see " DraTra "please look at.