【E4】東北道 佐野SA(下り線)に次世代高速道路情報館がオープンします!

~Opening event will be held on Saturday, April 25th, starting at 11:00 AM~

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  • 【E4】東北道 佐野SA(下り線)に次世代高速道路情報館がオープンします!

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令和8年4月6日
東日本高速道路株式会社
関東支社

 NEXCO東日本関東支社(埼玉県さいたま市)は、令和8年4月25日(土)12時E4東北道 佐野SA(下り線)にて、自動運転社会の実現を加速させる次世代高速道路の目指す姿について情報発信する施設をオープンします。これを記念して、同日11時からオープニングイベントを行います。

Image of the next-generation Expressway information center.
  • The image is for illustrative purposes only.

What is the Next Generation Expressway Information Center?

  1. Amidst rapid technological advancements and significant changes in the socio-economic landscape surrounding Expressway, NEXCO EAST is formulating a vision for the direction of advanced mobility services that the company aims to provide.
    [The Vision for Next-Generation Expressway to Accelerate the Realization of an Autonomous Driving Society: moVision Project]
  2. The moVision project has launched 31 "priority projects," which are being considered and implemented sequentially.
  3. The Next-Generation Expressway Information Center is a facility that showcases our company's efforts in this key project through video projections and quizzes, introducing customers to the future of Expressway and the technologies that will make it a reality.
  • Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Highlights of the Next-Generation Expressway Information Center

  • This presentation will showcase initiatives toward the operation of next-generation Expressway, including demonstration experiments of autonomous trucks and multi-functional pole technology that uses cameras to capture detailed conditions on Expressway.
  • We are using touch panels, posters, videos, and other displays to help visitors feel closer to the next generation Expressway.
  • Inside the building, you can also try a quiz about next-generation Expressway using a touch panel.

Opening event schedule

  • 11:00

    Road safety campaign

    • Exhibits of working vehicles, a mini police officer role-playing experience for children, and a reflexes game.
    • 佐野ブランドキャラクター「さのまる」とNEXCO東日本マナーアップキャラクター「マナーティ」「イカンザメ」のグリーティング
  • 12:00

    Opening ceremony

  • 12:10

    次世代高速道路情報館 オープン

  • 14:00

    Event end

Photos from a children's mini-police officer role-playing experience. Image caption for a children's mini police officer role-playing experience.
Reflex game image Image caption for a reflexes game
マナーティ・イカンザメのグリーティングの写真 マナーティ・イカンザメのグリーティングのキャプションのイメージ画像
Sano brand character Sanomaru © Sano city image image
Sano Brand Character Sanomaru © Sano City
Image image of NEXCO EAST Manner Up Character Manatee
NEXCO EAST Manner Up Character
Manati

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