Implementation of "winter tire installation" regulations in the Kanto region

Please wear winter tires and carry a chain on the Expressway!

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January 28, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kanto Regional Head Office

Due to the low pressure that passes through the south side of Honshu during the day of the 28th (Tuesday), there is snowfall in the plains of the Kanto Koshin region, and it is mainly snowing in the mountains.

As a result, some parts of the Kanto region's Expressway are subject to "winter tire installation" regulations, and tire check is conducted at various places. Never run with "normal tires" in the regulated section.

The current status of regulation implementation is Attachment [PDF: 181KB] It is as follows.

When using the Expressway, Wearing winter tires When Carrying a tire chain Please check the latest weather forecast and road information before going out, and ask the logistics company and shipper company to review the operation plan as necessary.

The snowfall in the southern Kanto area has exceeded the peak and is expected to gradually change to rain. However, snowfall in the northeastern part of Kanto is expected to continue during the day, so please keep your eyes on the weather and traffic information.

[Attachment] Implementation status of winter tire installation regulations [PDF: 181KB]

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

Latest traffic conditions

Precautions for snowy road drive

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