The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

PDF version [PDF: 590KB]

NEXCO EAST　The Utsunomiya Management Office (Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture) will implement nighttime closures on the eastbound exit ramp of the Mibu Interchange (hereinafter “Mibu IC”) on the E50 Kita-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter “North Kanto Expressway”) to perform pavement repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation. Please allow extra time for your travels.

1. Closed location and date and time

1. Closed areas:
   Kita-Kanto Expressway, eastbound, Mibu IC exit ramp



2. Date and time
   Implementation date:

   Monday, July 27, 2020 - Wednesday, July 29, 2020

   8 PM to 6 AM the following morning

   Preparation day:

   Thursday, July 30, 2020 - Friday, July 31, 2020

   8 PM to 6 AM the following morning

2. Construction overview

We will carry out pavement repair work due to road surface failure at the exit ramp area of the Mibu IC exit on the eastbound Kita-Kanto Expressway. Since normal lane restrictions cannot carry out the construction, it is necessary to close the exit ramp at Mibu IC to carry out the work. Therefore, to minimize inconvenience to customers, we close the lamps on weekday nights when traffic is low, allowing the construction to be carried out intensively and efficiently.
This construction is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

3. Detour route when the exit ramp at Mibu IC on the eastbound Kita-Kanto Expressway is closed.

Exit the Kita-Kanto Expressway at Tsuga IC and use Prefectural Road 3, etc., as shown by the blue line in the diagram below. If you take this detour between Tsuga IC and Mibu IC, the estimated travel time is approximately 14 minutes (normally about 6 minutes).
The detour will add to the travel time, so please allow ample time for your journey.

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

• Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
• A notice board will be installed on the lamp to be closed.

(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

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/

  Construction regulation information

  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
  栃木情報　050-3369-6609
  ホームページ　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.
• VICS
  You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.

• Information is also distributed through official accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and LINE.
  [X (old Twitter)]
  "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) Expressway information
  "NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations)" (@e_nexco_kanto_k) Decision on implementation of construction restrictions
  [LINE]
  "NEXCO EAST" (@e-nexco) Road closures and weather information