Expected implementation of "winter tire installation" regulations in the Kanto region
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- Expected implementation of "winter tire installation" regulations in the Kanto region
January 27, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office
From 27th (Monday) to 28th (Tuesday) tomorrow, snowfall is predicted in the plains of the Kanto Koshin region due to the effect of a low pressure system passing through the south side of Honshu.
As a result, on Expressway in the Kanto region, we are implementing "winter tire installation" regulations and conducting tire checks at various places. Never run with "normal tires" in the regulated section.
The current status of regulation implementation and the prospect of starting Attachment [PDF: 257KB] It is as follows.
When using the Expressway, ask for winter tires and tire chains to be carried, and check the latest weather forecast and road information before going out. In addition, please review the operation plan if necessary.
In addition, depending on the snowfall situation, there is a possibility that traffic will be closed early and concentrated snow removal will be performed to prevent large-scale accumulation by stuck vehicles, so be careful of future weather information and traffic information and unnecessary. Please review your urgent outings.
In addition, information will be updated at any time depending on future weather conditions.
[Attachment] Expected map of winter tire installation regulations [PDF: 257KB]
[Running on snowy roads with normal tires is against the law. ]
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