There is a forecast of snowfall in the Kanto region from February 1st to 2nd. Please refrain from going out unnecessarily as it may be closed.

-When using the Expressway, please wear winter tires and tire chains on snowy roads, keep speed down, and drive more safely-

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January 31, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.

From February 1 (Thursday) to February 2 (Friday), there is a forecast of snowfall in the Kanto region due to low pressure on the south coast.
Attachment [PDF: 419KB]Please refrain from going out unnecessarily and urgently when it snows, as there is a possibility that roads will be closed.

When using the Expressway, the latest traffic conditions (NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "DraTra" (Drive Traffic) [PC] [Mobile] http: //m.drivetraffic.jp), and be sure to wear winter tires and tire chains on snowy roads, paying close attention to poor visibility and deterioration of road surface conditions Please refrain from "sudden" operations such as braking and sudden starts, and ensure a sufficient distance between cars to drive at a safer speed.

NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announced on 22nd to 23rd of last week that it is expected to be closed due to the website, etc. on the day before the snowfall, and advised customers to We carried out publicity to refrain from going out.

as a result, On January 22, the average traffic volume on the representative routes in the Tokyo metropolitan area was about 20% less than the same period last year when there was no snowfall. Data reference [PDF: 419KB]

Also, in order to prevent vehicles with normal tires from flowing into the Expressway and causing stuck vehicles, we will mobilize approximately 900 people and check winter tires and chain installation at approximately 160 interchanges in the Kanto region and main line toll gates. I did it.

as a result, In the Tokyo metropolitan area, approximately 50% or more of the vehicles did not have normal tires or chains installed, so we restricted the inflow to the Expressway.

  • The regulations for running on snowy or frozen snow roads are stipulated in detail in the prefectural road traffic law enforcement regulations or road traffic regulations. Violations (running with normal tires, etc.) are subject to fines.

The Company, Expressway if there is a case or snow snow is expected, our customers safety and peace of mind to Expressway for traveling over, road work and to sow the anti-freezing agent so that it does not freeze, the road We would like to ask for your understanding and cooperation as we will remove snow and provide safe and secure Expressway services.

January 22 Image image of snow conditions on the Kan-Etsu Expressway
Kan-Etsu Expressway snowfall
Image image of Tohoku Expressway Tochigi IC tire check
Tohoku Expressway Tochigi IC tire check
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