[E51] Partial completion of construction work at Chiba Kita Interchange Higashi-Kanto Expressway
Notice of revision of the period for partial all-day closure of ETC lanes.

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July 17, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Chiba Management Office

 Regarding the ETC equipment upgrade work being conducted at the entrance to the Chiba-Kita Interchange (hereinafter “IC”) on the E51 Higashi-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter “East Kanto Expressway”), construction on the ETC lane on the left side of the entrance was completed today, July 17, at 2:00 p.m. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and cooperation during the construction period.
However, in light of traffic conditions on surrounding roads, such as National Route 16, we are revising our construction schedule. Consequently, the work on the ETC lane on the right side of the entrance, which had been scheduled for late August or later, will be postponed. We will announce the resumption date as soon as it is determined. Additionally, the schedule for the partial all-day closure of the exit ETC lane, which was planned in conjunction with the aforementioned work, will be changed as follows.
We appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation regarding the ETC equipment upgrade project.

1. Closed areas and closure period

  1. Closed areas:
    Higashi-Kanto Expressway Chiba-Kita Interchange Entrance/Exit ETC Lanes
  2. Image of closed area

    Chiba Kita IC entrance

    Construction on the left side of the entrance was completed today, July 17th, at 2 PM. Construction on the right side of the entrance, which was scheduled for late August or later, has been postponed.

    Image of the entrance to Chiba Kita Interchange.

    Chiba Kita IC exit

    We will be switching between different construction areas at the ETC lanes at the exit, and will be closing some sections for the entire day.

    Image of Chiba Kita IC exit from June to early September.
    Image of Chiba Kita IC exit from early September to early November.
    Image of Chiba Kita IC exit from early November to late December.
  3. Closure period
    June to December 2020
    Some areas will be closed all day.
  4. Image of closing period
    • The closure period may change depending on the progress of construction work.

2. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Road traffic information available before going out

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • VICS
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  • We also distribute information through our official X (formerly Twitter) account.
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    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) Expressway information
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations)" @e_nexco_kanto_k) Decision on implementation of construction restrictions
    [LINE]
    "NEXCO EAST" (@e-nexco) Road closures and weather information
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