Expected implementation of "winter tire installation" regulations in the Kanto region

-Please attach winter tires and carry a chain on the Expressway! ~

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January 27, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office

From the evening of the 27th (Monday) to the tomorrow of the 28th (Tuesday), snowfall is predicted in the plains of the Kanto Koshin region due to the low pressure that passes through the south side of Honshu.

As a result, we will begin the "winter tire installation" regulation on Expressway in the Kanto region and carry out tire checks at various places. Never drive with "normal tires" in the regulated section.

The current regulatory outlook is Attachment [PDF: 179KB] It is as follows.

When using the Expressway, Wearing winter tires and carrying tire chains Please check the latest weather forecast and road information before going out, For logistics companies and shipper companies, review operation plans as necessary. please.

In addition, depending on the situation of snowfall, In order to prevent large-scale accumulation by stuck vehicles, there is a possibility of early road closure and intensive snow removal. Please be careful about future weather information and traffic information.

In addition, information will be updated at any time according to future weather conditions.

[Attachment] Expected map of winter tire installation regulations [PDF: 179KB]

[Running on snowy roads with normal tires is against the law. ]

Latest traffic conditions

Precautions for snowy road drive

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