Higashi-Kanto Expressway between Katori Sawara IC and Itako IC (Out-bound line)
Notice of traffic closure at night

From Monday, April 10 to 14th (Friday) From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning each day
~Because of pavement repair work, Kawara Sawara IC~Itako IC cannot go Out-bound line~

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March 27, 2017
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Chiba Management Office

NEXCO EAST Chiba Management Office (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) will carry out pavement repair work in the Kashima direction (Out-bound line) between Higashi-Kanto Expressway Sawara Katori Interchange (IC) and Itako IC, and will be closed at night. ..

During the construction period, it will take about 35 minutes to detour.

We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation as it is necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment on the Expressway.

1 closed section and date and time

(1) Section Higashi-Kanto Expressway Sawara Katori IC-Itako IC Out-bound line (extension 8.6km)

Image image of closed section

(2) Date and time
From Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14, 2017 From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning (10 hours)
[Preliminary days: Monday, April 17th to Friday, April 21st, 2017]

Image of closed days

  • In case of stormy weather, it will postpone at the same time on the next day or the day after the next day.
  • The decision to close the road will be made at 17:00 on the day of implementation.

2 Detour

Higashi-Kanto Expressway Sawara Katori IC-Itako IC (Out-bound) is closed, the detour will be parallel to the prefectural and national roads. The time between Sawara Katori IC and Itako IC (about 9km) is usually about 6 minutes, but if you use the detour route, it will take about 35 minutes (about 23km), so please take time to go. .. Attachment-1 [PDF: 261KB]

Image of detour route map

3 Construction overview

Higashi-Kanto Expressway In order to secure safe and comfortable traffic between Katori Sawara IC and Itako IC, we will carry out construction work to repair the road surface where the pavement is damaged.

In order to minimize the impact on our customers during the construction work, we will close the roads during the nighttime on weekdays when traffic is light, and carry out concentrated and efficient repairs.

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

Main work contents

  • Pavement repair of pavement
    We will repair areas where the pavement is damaged to improve runnability and safety.
Image image of pavement repair on paved road surface 1
Image image of pavement repair on paved road surface 2

4 How to obtain traffic information

  1. Information for night traffic
    • We will post construction notice signs etc. on the surrounding IC and rest facilities.
    • Banners Ken-O Road will be posted, in Matagamichi bridge of the new airport road and east Kanto road.
  2. Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out
  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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