[E50] Kita-Kanto Expressway (for East / West) between Takasaki JCT and Maebashi Minami IC
Notice of day and night lane regulation

~ Congestion of up to 3km is expected during the construction period ~

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May 7, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Takasaki Management Office

NEXCO EAST Takasaki Management Office (Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture) E50 Kita-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter "North Kanto Expressway") Takasaki Junction (hereinafter "JCT")-Maebashi Minami Interchange (hereinafter "IC") will carry out bridge repair work.
Since this work requires traffic restrictions to limit the number of lanes that can be driven from two lanes to one lane for three consecutive days throughout the day and night, During heavy traffic hours in the morning and evening, we anticipate a maximum of 3km of traffic congestion starting from the regulation position. We apologize for the inconvenience, Customers planning to use the construction section on holidays when congestion is predicted to occur are encouraged to leave in time.
This is a construction to use Expressway safely and comfortably. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

1 Day / night continuous lane regulation section

From Kita-Kanto Expressway Takasaki JCT to Maebashi South IC (Tonegawabashi)

Image image of the section where the continuous lane is regulated day and night

2 date and time

2019 From June 7th (Friday) to 2019 July 1st (Monday), three day / night continuous lane restrictions will be implemented four times. * We select the day and time when the traffic volume is the least.
[Preliminary days: 2019 July 6th (Sat) -8th (Mon)]
[To the east (from Gunma prefecture to Tochigi prefecture): Friday 10:00 to Sunday 14:00]
[Westbound (from Tochigi Prefecture to Gunma Prefecture): Saturday 10:00 to Monday 14:00]

(June) Image of three-day day and night continuous lane regulation
(July) Image of three-day day and night continuous lane regulation
  • If the weather gets worse or is likely to get worse, we will stop the regulation.
  • In case of cancellation, it will be postponed and the schedule will be postponed by one week.
    [Example: [1] If the 7th to 9th day of the eastbound is canceled, the [1] Eastbound will be carried out on the 14th to 16th. ]
  • Please check NEXCO EAST Expressway traffic information site "DraTra" for the regulation schedule on the day.

3 Congestion prediction

We select the day and time of the day when the construction work will have the least impact on our customers.However, since it is necessary to carry out the construction for three consecutive days throughout the day and night, the following congestion will occur. Is predicting.

Image of traffic congestion prediction
direction Day of the week Time zone Peak time Congestion transit time
Congestion distance Time
To the East Friday From 17:00 to 18:00 2km 18:00 10 minutes
Saturday From 16:00 to 18:00 3 km 17:00 15 minutes
Going west Saturday From 10:00 to 12:00 2km 11 o'clock 10 minutes
Monday 7:00 to 10:00 3 km 8 o'clock 15 minutes
  • We will regulate one lane before starting construction.
  • Maximum speed is limited to 50km / h in the regulated section.
  • At the end of the traffic jam, turn on the hazard lamp and signal the following vehicle to help prevent a rear-end collision.
  • Kan-Etsu Expressway also predicts the occurrence of congestion.
  • Passengers going straight through the Takasaki JCT should use the right two lanes.

4 Construction overview

Repair work will be carried out because damage to the expansion and contraction device, which is the joint between the Tonegawa Bridge and the bridge between Takasaki JCT and Maebashi Minami IC on the Kita Kanto Expressway. In this work, the damaged expansion device will be removed and a new expansion device will be installed.
Since continuous construction is required from the removal of a damaged expansion device to the installation of a new expansion device, continuous day and night lane regulations will be applied. This is a construction to use Expressway safely and comfortably. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Image of damaged telescopic device
1. Damaged telescopic device
Image of the removal of the telescopic device
2. Removal of telescopic device
Image of installation of telescopic device
3. Installation of telescopic device
Image of new telescopic device
4. New telescopic device

* The photo is an example of construction on another bridge.

5 How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • We post notice boards, posters, and leaflets at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

  • NEXCO EAST Customer Center (corresponding to 24 hour operator)
    ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024
    またはTEL:03-5338-7524
  • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "DraTra "
    [PC]
    [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
  • For the latest regulatory information, see DraTra "Please refer to the.
  • Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) Road Traffic Information
    全国共通ダイヤル 050-3369-6666(携帯電話短縮ダイヤル #8011
    ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続します。
    全国・関東甲信越情報 050-3369-6600
    群馬情報 050-3369-6610
    【PC】
  • Highway telephone (Provides the latest information updated every 5 minutes for 24 hours)
    所沢局 04-2946-1620
    前橋局 027-252-1620
    宇都宮局 028-665-1620
    (携帯電話・PHS短縮ダイヤル #8162

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information version
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway information terminal
    We will inform you of wide area road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
* Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto ) Also distributes information.
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