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At the NEXCO EAST Mito Management Office (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture), take the E51 Higashi-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter "Higashi Kanto Expressway") up and down line Hokota Interchange (hereinafter "IC") to Ibarakimachi Junction ( In order to carry out bridge repair work and pavement repair work at JCT), traffic will be closed at night.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time when you go out.

1. Closed section and date and time

1. Closed section: Higashi-Kanto Expressway Up and down line Hokota IC-Ibarakicho JCT



• Attached to each line E51 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
2. Date and time
   Implementation date:

   September 12 (Mon) to 13 (Tue), 2022

   Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

   Preparation day:

   September 14th (Wednesday) to 16th (Friday), 20th (Tuesday) to 21st (Wednesday), 2022

   Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning




• In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
• We will inform you of the implementation decision on Twitter etc. around 17:00 on the day.

2. Detour

Please refer to [Attachment] [PDF: 345KB] for detours.
Due to the detour, the required time will be longer, so please leave with plenty of time.

3. Construction overview

At the East Kanto Expressway Muta IC ~ Ibarakicho JCT, bridge repair work and pavement repair work will be carried out. The section where this work is carried out is one lane on each side, and since construction cannot be carried out under normal lane regulations, it is necessary to close the road and carry out the work.
Therefore, in order to avoid inconveniencing customers as much as possible, we will close the road at night on weekdays when there is little traffic and carry out construction intensively and efficiently. This is necessary for safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

• We will post 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東日本お客さまセンター（24時間オペレーターが対応）
  ナビダイヤル：0570-024-024
  または：03-5308-2424
• NEXCO EAST Expressway Traffic Information Site "DraTra"
  Real-time information

  [PC] https://www.drivetraffic.jp/

  [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/

  Construction regulation information

  [PC] https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）　道路交通情報
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666（携帯電話短縮ダイヤル　#8011）
  ※全国の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
  茨城情報　050-3369-6608
  【PC】https://www.jartic.or.jp/

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

• Road information board
• Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
• Highway Information Terminal
  We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
• VICS
  Road traffic information can be obtained with VICS-compatible onboard equipment such as car navigation.

• Information is also distributed on the official Twitter account.
  " NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) Real-time traffic information
  " NEXCO EAST (Kanto construction regulations)" (@e_nexco_kanto_k) Judgment regarding implementation of construction regulations