[E4] Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (Out-bound) and
[C4] Ken-o Expressway Shobu PA (inner and outer loop)
Notice of partial parking lot usage restrictions

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September 22, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kazo Management Office

NEXCO EAST Kazo Management Office (Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture) will be carrying out construction work to install double-linked truck parking stalls on the Out-bound lanes of the Tohoku Expressway Parking Area (hereinafter referred to as "PA") on the E4 Tohoku Expressway Ken-o Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Ken-O Road"), and on the inner and outer loops of the Shobu PA on the C4 Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Ken-O Expressway").
During the construction period, we will be restricting the use of some parking lots, which will cause inconvenience to our customers, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Parking lot usage restrictions and dates and times

  1. Parking lot usage restrictions apply:
    E4 Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (Out-bound)
    C4 Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inner and outer loop)
    • All facilities, including restrooms and commercial facilities, will be available as usual.
  2. Image of some parking lot restricted areas
    • Attached to each line E4 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time:
number Road name Implementation location period
Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (Out-bound line) Monday, January 5, 2020 - Friday, January 30, 2020
All day (24 hours, including weekends and holidays)
Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inner and outer loop) Monday, October 6, 2020 - Friday, February 27, 2020
All day (24 hours, including weekends, holidays, and New Year's holidays)
  • The construction period may change depending on the progress of the construction.

2. Overview of parking lot usage restrictions

As part of the construction work, temporary fencing will be installed around the construction site, making some parking spaces unusable.
Please follow local signs and other directions when driving within the parking lot.

Construction scope and some restricted areas

① Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (Out-bound)

Due to construction work, one large vehicle parking space and three trailer parking spaces will be temporarily unavailable. Please consider using the temporary trailer parking area or a nearby service area (hereinafter referred to as "SA") or PA.

Construction area and some restricted areas ① Image of Hanyu PA (Out-bound) on Tohoku Expressway

[Partial parking lot use restriction period]
Partial restrictions on the use of large vehicle parking spaces and trailer parking spaces will be implemented according to the following schedule.
Please note that construction work within the parking lot will be carried out from Monday, October 6, 2025 to Friday, January 30, 2026, including a period of partial parking restriction.

Partial parking lot use restriction period ① Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (Out-bound) image

②Ken Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inner and outer loop)

Due to construction work, one trailer parking space will be unavailable on both the inner and outer loops.

Construction area and some restricted areas ②Image of Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inner and outer loops)

[Partial parking lot use restriction period]
Some restrictions on trailer parking spaces will be implemented according to the following schedule:

Partial parking lot use restriction period ② Image of Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inner and outer loop)

3. Construction overview

Tohoku Expressway At Hanyu PA (Out-bound line) and Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inside/outside), double-connected truck parking cells will be installed to ensure rest opportunities for drivers, based on the needs of logistics businesses and other factors.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this construction is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

Planned number of double-linked truck parking spaces:
Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (Out-bound) 2 spaces
Ken-O Road Shobu PA (inner and outer loops): 1 parking space each

Double-linked truck parking stalls - Image of maintenance
Photo: Double-linked truck parking stall construction image

4. Nearby rest facilities

Due to the construction work, there will be some restrictions on the use of the parking lot, but all facilities, including restrooms and commercial facilities, will remain available as usual. As the parking lot is expected to be crowded due to the restrictions, please consider using nearby service areas and parking areas.

Image of nearby rest facilities

5. How to obtain information about Expressway

(1) Information provided through handouts

  • Flyers will be distributed at nearby toll booths and rest areas.

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

  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター(24時間オペレーターが対応)
    ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024
    または:03-5308-2424
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