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NEXCO EAST　The Mito Management Office (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture) is conducting inspections of the E51 Higashi-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the “East Kanto Expressway”) in both directions between the Hokota Interchange (hereinafter “IC”) and the Ibaraki-machi Junction (hereinafter “JCT”) to conduct overpass inspections, mainline box inspections, and road maintenance work. As a result, nighttime road closures will be implemented.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation. Please allow extra time for your travels.

1. Closed section and date and time

1. Road closure section:
   Higashi-Kanto Expressway, both directions, Hokota IC to Ibaraki-machi JCT



2. Date and time
   Implementation date:

   Monday, August 24, 2020

   From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

   Preparation day:

   August 25th (Tuesday) to August 26th (Wednesday), 2020

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

2. Detour

For detour information, please refer to the attached document [PDF: 198KB].
The detour will increase the travel time, so please allow plenty of time for your trip.

3. Construction overview

At the Higashi-Kanto Expressway both directions between Hokota IC and Ibaraki Town JCT, we will conduct overpass inspections, main line box inspections, and road maintenance work. The inspection and construction section is one lane per direction, and since normal lane regulations cannot carry out the work, it is necessary to close the road and carry out the work.
Therefore, to minimize inconvenience to customers, we close roads on weekday nights when traffic is low, allowing for concentrated and efficient construction. This construction is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

• Posters and leaflets will be displayed at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.
• 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

  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
  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
  Road traffic information can be obtained with VICS-compatible onboard equipment such as car navigation.

• We also distribute information through our 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