Before the operation of a new device that prevents reverse running on the Expressway, we will open it to the public

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  • Before the operation of a new device that prevents reverse running on the Expressway, we will open it to the public

August 2, 2010
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Aoba Ward, Sendai City) has installed a reverse-travel prevention device as described below, and we plan to start operations sequentially from the time of preparation, but we will carry out on-site disclosure prior to that. To do.

The reverse-travel prevention device is a device that detects a vehicle attempting to proceed in a direction different from the direction it should originally travel, and warns the driver by means of a lightning indicator to prevent reverse running, which is different from conventional measures. This is a new initiative.

At our company, we have been working on reverse running measures from the past, and the main efforts are to clearly indicate the direction of travel with road signs and road markings, and install a rubber pole at the confluence of the Expressway main line and the ramp to physically proceed. We have taken measures such as controlling the direction.

Reverse running on a Expressway can lead to a tragic accident involving a third party.

We will continue to strive to prevent reverse running, and we will confirm the direction of travel to the drivers with signs etc., follow the traffic rules in the determined direction, and drive comfortably. We will enlighten you to enjoy.

Overview of reverse run prevention device installation

1. Installation location and operation time
According to Attachment-1 [PDF:46KB]
2.Outline of reverse running prevention device
According to Attachment-2 [PDF:46KB]

On-site disclosure

1. Date and time
: Monday, August 9, 2010, 14:00-15:00
2.place
: Tohoku Expressway Kunimi Service Area (SA) Out-bound line
Between Kunimi Interchange (IC) and Shiraishi IC
Location: 12 Yamaguchi, Kaida, Kunimi-cho, Date-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
3. Coverage application
: We will prepare handouts, so please contact us in advance.

[Image of reverse running prevention device]

Image of reverse run prevention device image photograph
  • Photos (1) and (2) are photographs of the same location.
  • The direction of photography is from the SA parking lot, looking in the opposite direction to the main Expressway.
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