Ken-o Expressway between Tsukuba Central IC and Tsukuba JCT
Notice of suspension of vertical lines

-Closed for 34 hours day and night (3 times)-

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  • Ken-o Expressway closed to traffic of the Notice of Tsukuba Central IC ~ Tsukuba JCT between the upper and lower lines

August 24, 2015
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tanihara Management Office

(Added September 9, 2015)
Today (September 9th), I was planning from 20:00 to 11th (Wednesday) 6pm, Ken-o Expressway (Ken-O Road) Tsukuba Central Interchange (IC)-Tsukuba Junction Due to stormy weather, we decided to suspend the suspension of traffic for (JCT) for 34 hours continuously during the day and night. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

NEXCO EAST Yawara management office (Ibaraki Prefecture Tsukubamirai) is, Ken-o Expressway (Ken-O Road in between) Tsukuba Central Interchange (IC) ~ Tsukuba Junction (JCT), the damage of pavement that have occurred on the bridge To repair 34 hours a day Closed 3 times I will carry it out.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you will have plenty of time when you go out.

1 closed section and date and time

  1. Section Ken-O Road Tsukuba Central IC ~ Tsukuba JCT between the upper and lower lines (extended 4.3km)
  2. Date and time
    [Cancellation] September 9th (Wednesday) 20pm to 11th (Friday) 6am (34 consecutive hours)
    The 2nd time, from September 20th (Monday) 20pm to 16th (Wednesday) 6am (34 consecutive hours)
    Preliminary day (1) September 15th (Tue) 20pm to 17th (Thursday) 6am
    Preliminary day (2) September 16th (Wednesday) 20pm to 18th (Friday) 6am
    3rd time October 19th (Monday) 20pm to 21st (Wednesday) 6am (34 consecutive hours)
    Reserve Day (1) From 20 pm, Tuesday, October 20 to 6 am, Thursday, 22nd
    Preliminary day (2) October 21 (Wednesday) 20 pm to 23rd (Friday) 6 am

[First time]

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[Second time]

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[Third time]

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  • In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed at the same time after the next day.
  • The decision to close the road will be made at 17:00 on the day of implementation.
  • For the latest information, please check the NEXCO East Japan Road Information Site "DraTra".

2 Detour

Ken-O Road center IC ~ Tsukuba JCT between is closed to traffic during the Tsukuba, Joban Expressway of Yatabe IC, Sakura Tsuchiura IC, Ken-O Road Please use the Tsukuba Ushiku IC of. Attachment-1 [PDF: 255KB]

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3 Construction overview

Ken-O Road the Tateno Viaduct (inward route/extension: approx. 1.5 km) between Tsukuba Central IC and Tsukuba JCT on the Ken-O Expressway, pavement deterioration is progressing, and pavement repair will be carried out. Since this section will be a provisional two-lane section, it is necessary to implement road closures due to traffic safety measures.

We ask for your understanding and cooperation so that our customers can use our products safely and comfortably.

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Current pavement damage status

4 How to obtain traffic information

  1. Road sign warning signs, etc.
    • We post notices of signs of traffic closures, posters, etc. in the surrounding IC and rest facilities.
    • A banner will be posted on the overpass of Joban Expressway and Ken-O Road.
  2. Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out
    • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
      ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024 (24時間オペレーターが対応)
      TEL:03-5338-7524 (PHS、IP電話のお客さま)
    • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "DraTra "
      [PC] http://www.drivetraffic.jp/
      [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
    • For the latest regulatory information, see DraTra "Please refer to the.
    • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)の道路交通情報
      全国共通ダイヤル 050-3369-6666(携帯電話短縮ダイヤル#8011
      • Connect to the nearest information center from anywhere in Japan.
      • It cannot be used from some phones such as PHS and IP phones.
      全国・関東甲信越情報 050-3369-6600
      千葉情報 050-3369-6612
      インターネット
    • ハイウェイテレホン(5分毎に更新される最新情報を24時間提供)
      柏局 04-7171-1620
      水戸局 029-254-1620
  3. Road traffic information available while driving
    • Road information board
    • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
      The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
    • Highway Information Terminal
      Wide-area road information is provided in an easy-to-understand manner on the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • * Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto ) Also delivers information.
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