Concerning traffic congestion predictions for Expressway end of the year 2005
Out-bound traffic (homecoming, etc.)
The peak of the In-bound line (U turn) is January 2 (Monday) to 3 (Tuesday)
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- Concerning traffic congestion predictions for Expressway end of the year 2005
December 2, 2005
East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd. Kanto Regional Head Office
Central Japan Expressway Yokohama Regional Head Office
Hachioji Regional Head Office
At the East Japan Expressway Kanto Regional Head Office and the Central Japan Expressway Yokohama Regional Head Office and Hachioji Regional Head Office, the year-end and New Year holidays [Tuesday, December 27, 2005 to Monday, January 9, 2006 14 [Days] It is expected to occur on Expressway in the Kanto Koshin region and Shizuoka prefecture. We have summarized the tendency of traffic congestion due to traffic concentration.
Please use it to create a comfortable travel plan by shifting your departure time before and after the time when peak traffic congestion is expected.
Also, if you use ETC, you can get various discounts.
1. Congestion prediction
2. Traffic jam information
3. Request to customers
1 Congestion prediction
- (1) Trend of traffic congestion
This year, it is predicted that the traffic congestion on the Out-bound lines (homecoming, etc.) will tend to be dispersed, and the peak traffic on the In-bound lines (U-turn) will occur frequently from January 2 (Monday) to January 3 (Tuesday). - (2) Congestion forecast overview
Predicted points of congestion where the length of peak on each road is 10 km or more, Appendix [PDF: 36KB] It is as follows.
*The traffic congestion forecast may change due to traffic accidents or abnormal weather.
≪Prediction of major traffic congestion on each line≫
○ Tomei Expressway (congestion over 30km is predicted twice on the In-bound line)
- The Out-bound line runs from December 29th (Thursday) to 31st (Saturday), near the Yamato tunnel (at Yamato city, Kanagawa prefecture), and the maximum congestion is about 20km (normal). Approximately 15 minutes, about 1 hour), and a traffic jam of up to 20 km (usually) around the Matsuoka bus stop (Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture) on December 30 (Friday). About 15 minutes will take about 1 hour), and on January 2 (Monday), a traffic jam of up to about 25 km will start near the Yamato Tunnel (Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture). (It usually takes about 15 minutes, but about 1 hour and 15 minutes)
[Last year, on December 29th (Wednesday), 23km of traffic congestion started near the Yamato Tunnel] - On January 2 (Monday), the In-bound line is near the Yamato Tunnel (Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture) with a maximum congestion of about 35 km (usually about 25 minutes, about 1 hour 50 minutes) In minutes)
[Last year, there was a 30km traffic jam on January 3rd (Monday) beginning near the Yamato tunnel]
○ Chuo Expressway (congestion over 30km is not predicted)
- Out-bound line is a traffic jam of up to 25 km (usually about 20 minutes) starting around the former Hachioji bus stop (Hachioji City, Tokyo) on December 30 (Friday) Time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes)
[Last year, on December 30th (Thursday), there was 18km of traffic congestion around the Hachioji main line tollgate.] - In-bound line, on January 2 (Monday), a traffic jam of up to 25km (usually about 20 minutes, starting from the Kobotoke tunnel (Hachioji City, Tokyo)) About 1 hour and 40 minutes)
[Last year, on January 2nd (Sun), 27km of traffic congestion started near the Kobotoke Tunnel]
○ Nagano Expressway (There is no forecast of traffic congestion of 30km or more)
- There is no prediction of traffic congestion of 10 km or more on both the top and bottom lines.
[No problem last year]
○ Kan-Etsu Expressway (congestion over 30km is not predicted)
- Out-bound line is a traffic jam of up to 20km (usually about 40 minutes in about 40 minutes) on the first day near the Takasaka service area (Higashi Matsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture) on Saturday, January 7th. In minutes)
[Last year, on January 9th (Sun), there was 20km of traffic congestion around the Hanazono interchange.) - In-bound lines will be on January 2 (Mon), January 3 (Tue), and January 9 (Mon) near the Hanazono interchange (Osatogun Hanazono town), Osato-gun, Saitama prefecture. Up to 25km of traffic congestion (usually about 15 minutes takes about 50 minutes)
[Last year, on January 2nd (Sun), the Tsurugashima Interchange and the Arashiyama Ogawa Interchange each headed for about 30km of traffic congestion.]
○ Joshin-Etsu Expressway (congestion over 30km is not predicted)
- There is no prediction of traffic congestion of 10 km or more on both the top and bottom lines.
[No problem last year]
○ Tohoku Expressway (There is no prediction of traffic congestion over 30km)
- Out-bound line is not predicted to be over 10 km.
- In-bound line, on January 2 (Monday), there will be a traffic jam of up to 20 km (usually about 10 minutes), starting near the Hanyu Interchange (Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture). , About 1 hour)
[Last year, on January 2nd (Sun), there was a 19km traffic jam beginning near the Hanyu Interchange]
○ Joban Expressway (There is no prediction of traffic congestion over 30km)
- Out-bound line is not predicted to be over 10 km.
- The In-bound line is a traffic jam of up to 20km, beginning near the Misato (Misato) junction (Misato city (Misatoshi), Saitama prefecture) on January 2 (Monday). (Usually takes about 15 minutes, but about 1 hour)
[Last year, January 3rd (Monday), Misato (Misato) 21km of traffic congestion near the junction]
○ Gaikan Expressway (congestion over 30km is not predicted)
- The outer line is a traffic jam of up to 10 km (usually about 45 minutes, about 45 minutes) starting around the Kawaguchi Junction (Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture) on January 2 (Monday). In minutes)
[Last year, on January 2nd (Sunday), 12km of traffic congestion started near the Kawaguchi Nishi interchange.)] - The inner line is a traffic jam of up to 15 km (usually about 10 minutes required) on January 2 (Monday) around the Niikura parking area (Wako city, Saitama prefecture) , About 45 minutes)
[Last year, on January 2 (Sunday), 12km of traffic congestion started near the Wakokita interchange]
○ Higashi-Kanto Expressway (There is no prediction of traffic congestion over 30km)
- Out-bound is not expected to be over 10km in traffic.
- In-bound line, on January 3 (Tuesday), there will be a maximum of about 15 km of traffic congestion (usually about 10 minutes, about 45 minutes, starting from the vicinity of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway junction (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture)). To)
[Last year, on January 3 (Monday), 16km of traffic congestion started near the Tokyo Expressway connection area]
○ Keiyo Road (There is no prediction of traffic congestion over 30km)
- Out-bound line, on January 2 (Monday), there will be a traffic jam of up to about 10 km (usually about 10 minutes), starting near the Anagawa Interchange (Inageku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture). Takes about 30 minutes)
[Last year, on January 2nd (Sunday), 9km of traffic congestion started near the Kaizuka interchange] - In-bound line, on January 2 (Monday) and January 3 (Tuesday), traffic congestion of up to 15 km (starting near the Hanawa Interchange (Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture)) (It usually takes about 15 minutes, but about 45 minutes)
[Last year, on January 2nd (Sun), there was 15km of traffic congestion around the Hanawa interchange.]
2 Traffic jam information
Traffic information is provided through media such as the Internet. You have access to information at any time during the travel planning phase, before the departure of your trip, while traveling, and during breaks.
(1) Traffic jam prediction information useful for travel planning
- the Internet
When you access the homepage, you can search for traffic congestion prediction points in the "Drive Calendar" and travel time prediction information in anticipation of traffic congestion in the "Highway Navigator". - Highway FAX (FAX number is This [PDF: 19KB] Please refer to the. )
After dialing, follow the operation guide and press "5# (Public information)" to get the traffic jam prediction information. - Leaflet (congestion prediction guide)
You can get the information on each service area of Expressway, and the management office of Expressway Co., Ltd. in East/Central/West Japan. - Internet connection service using mobile phones
You can get traffic congestion prediction information (congestion prediction location and travel time prediction information that anticipates traffic congestion) by using the connection service "Highway DoraNavi" (i-mode, Vodafone live!, EZweb).
1.Access from i-mode
"I-mode Menu" → "Menu list" → "Transport/Map/Travel"
→ "Highway Dora Navi" → "Traffic Congestion Prediction Information"
2. Access from Vodafone live!
"Menu list" → "Transportation/Gourmet/Travel" → "Road information/Taxi"
→ "Highway Dora Navi" → "Traffic Congestion Prediction Information"
3. Access from EZweb
"EZ Internet" → "Map/Traffic/Travel" → "Road/Traffic"
→ "Highway Dora Navi" → "Traffic Congestion Prediction Information"
(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out (Homepage address, telephone number and fax number are This [PDF: 19KB] Please refer to the. )
- Road traffic information on TV and radio
- Highway telephone
You can get real-time traffic information for major roads (updated 5 minutes) 24 hours a day.
You can also connect from "Highway DoraNavi" (i-mode, Vodafone live!, EZweb), an Internet connection service that uses a mobile phone.
It is prohibited to use the driver's mobile phone while driving. - Highway fax
After dialing, if you follow the operation guide, you can get real-time traffic information (5 minutes update) on major roads 24 hours a day. - Road traffic information of Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC)
You can get road traffic information on the Internet and by phone.
[Address http://www.jartic.or.jp/ ]
(3) Road traffic information available while driving
- Road information board
- Highway radio (1620kHz)
- VICS
It can be obtained from VICS-compatible car navigation systems.
(4) Road traffic information available during breaks
- Highway information terminal (installed in service areas, etc.)
We will inform you clearly on the TV screen etc. - Highway telephone
You can get real-time traffic information for major roads (updated 5 minutes) 24 hours a day.
You can also connect from "Highway DoraNavi" (i-mode, Vodafone live!, EZweb), which is an Internet connection service that uses a mobile phone.
It is prohibited to use the driver's mobile phone while driving. - Other
You can get traffic information from the service area information, toll booths, signboards, etc.
3 Request to customers
Since Expressway and service areas are expected to be very crowded at this time, the East/Middle/West Japan Expressway Co., Ltd. calls on customers to do the following from the viewpoints of avoiding traffic congestion and traffic safety.
- (1) Make a comfortable travel plan with reference to traffic congestion prediction
By utilizing the traffic jam prediction information and shifting the departure time before and after the time when the peak of traffic jam is predicted, you can avoid the traffic jam and move. It also helps alleviate congestion on the entire road. - (2) Take a moderate break and drive safely
Fatigue tends to accumulate when driving at night or for long hours. Take appropriate breaks in the service area and try to drive safely. - (3) Refuel and toilet early
Please refuel and use the toilet as soon as possible before using the Expressway or before traffic jams. - (4) In the unlikely event of an accident or breakdown, immediately evacuate to a safe place.
If you stop due to a traffic accident or breakdown, staying on the road is very dangerous. If you notify a following vehicle of danger by using a hazard lamp, triangular stop display plate, flaming cylinder, etc., be careful of passing vehicles and immediately evacuate to a safe place such as outside the guardrail. Also, please make an emergency phone call. - (5) Be careful of a rear-end collision at the end of a traffic jam
When a traffic jam occurs, a rear-end collision is likely to occur in the traffic jam or at the end of the traffic jam. If you are in a traffic jam, use a hazard lamp to signal the car behind you, etc. to prevent a rear-end collision. - (6) Wear your seat belt in the back seat
The seat belt softens the lifeline and the impact on the body during a collision. Please wear a seat belt even in the back seat. - (7) For customers using ETC
When using the ETC lane at the toll booth, please make sure that you have a sufficient distance between vehicles and a safe speed (20 km/hour is a guideline).
Also, before using, make sure that the ETC card is securely inserted in the in-vehicle device. - (8) Complete winter equipment
Expressway it may snow locally and the weather may change suddenly, so please wear winter tires and carry anti-slip devices such as tire chains.
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