[E51] Higashi-Kanto Expressway Out-bound between Miyanoki JCT and Chiba Kita IC
Notice of all-day lane restrictions due to bridge repair work

October 19th (Sun) and 26th (Sun) from 4pm to 6am the following day
~Repair work on damaged bridges will be carried out~

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October 3, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Chiba Management Office

NEXCO EAST Chiba Management Office (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) will implement lane restrictions all day from the required work hours when road surface damage to the bridge is found between Miyanogi Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") and Chiba Kita Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") on the E51 Higashi-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Higashi-Kanto Expressway") Out-bound line.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, but we ask for your cooperation in driving safely and by obeying the speed limit within the regulated section. In addition, we predict the occurrence of traffic jams due to this lane regulation. If you plan to use the target section, please check the traffic information on websites such as "DraTra" and use it with plenty of time to spare, such as detouring to Keiyo Road or changing the time of use.
This is a necessary construction work for you to use Expressway safely and comfortably, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction.

1. 1. Overview of lane regulations

Image image of all-day lane regulation
Route E51 Higashi Kanto Expressway
section Out-bound line Miyanoki JCT to Chiba Kita IC
Implementation date and time Lane restrictions will be in place throughout the day (two of the three lanes (the second driving lane and the passing lane)).
Sunday, October 19th and Sunday, October 26th, 2025, from 4pm to 6am the following day
(If it rains, the event will be postponed to Sunday, November 9th or Sunday, November 16th)
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

Photo of damage to the underside of the bridge
Image of caption showing damage to the underside of the 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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