[E51] Higashi-Kanto Expressway Out-bound between Miyanoki JCT and Chiba Kita IC
Notice of all-day lane restrictions due to bridge repair work
May 25th (Sun) 12:00 to 6:00 the next morning

~We will repair damaged bridges~

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May 12, 2025
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Chiba Management Office

NEXCO EAST Chiba Management Office (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) will implement lane restrictions throughout the day from the E51 Higashi-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Higashi-Kanto Expressway") Out-bound line Miyanogi Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") to the Chiba Kita Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") due to the discovery of road damage to the bridge part.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask that you comply with the speed limit and cooperate in driving safely within the regulated zone. Although we do not anticipate the occurrence of traffic congestion due to this lane restriction, we ask that customers who plan to use the target section check the traffic information on websites such as "DraTra", change the time of use, and use it with plenty of time. This is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction.

1. 1. Overview of lane regulations

Image image of lane regulation outline
Route E51 Higashi Kanto Expressway
section Out-bound line Miyanoki JCT to Chiba Kita IC
Implementation date and time All-day lane restrictions (first lane of three lanes)
May 25, 2025 (Sunday) 12:00 to 6:00
(In case of rain, the event will be postponed to the following week, Sunday, June 1st.)
Construction content Bridge road surface repair work
The construction work will require a lot of time for necessary road surface cutting, bridge deck inspection, paving work, etc., so lane restrictions will be in place throughout the day.
Therefore, in order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will carry out the work on Sundays when traffic volume is low, and will carry out the work in a concentrated and efficient manner.

Construction image photograph

Image of bridge damage
Image of caption showing damage to bridge
Image of road cutting work Image of caption for road milling work
Image of bridge deck survey Image of the bridge deck survey caption
Image of paving work Image of caption for paving work

2. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by bulletin board

  • A warning sign will be posted on the shoulder of the main line.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    Highway radio sections are indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on official X (formerly Twitter) and LINE accounts.
    [X (old Twitter)]
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) Real-time traffic information
    “NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations)” (@e_nexco_kanto_k) Decision to implement construction regulations
    [LINE]
    "NEXCO EAST" (@e-nexco) Road closures and weather information
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