Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
The peak of congestion is the Out-bound line Saturday, December 29, and the In-bound line January 3 (Thursday)
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November 30, 2012
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office Congestion prediction due to traffic concentration on Expressway in the Tohoku region during the year-end and New Year period (12 days from December 26, 2012 (Wed) to January 6, 2013 (Sun)) Has been compiled.
During the year-end and New Year Expressway, the weather may change suddenly in addition to the increase in traffic volume. Make sure your winter equipment is fully equipped and use the traffic jam prediction information to avoid traffic jams by decentralizing the use of Expressway on the days and times when traffic jams are predicted to occur and avoiding traffic jams. Please stand up and go out.
ETC holiday special discount will be applied for 9 days from December 29, 2012 (Sat) to January 6, 2013 (Sun).
1 Congestion prediction
The Tohoku Expressway during the year-end and New Year period will have an increased traffic volume for customers who spend their New Year in their hometown, Congestion of 10 km or more will not occur due to traffic concentration I predict.
≪ Last year's traffic jam results (reference)≫
During the year-end and New Year period of last year [14 days from December 22, 2011 (Thursday) to January 4, 2012 (Wednesday)], traffic congestion of 10 km or more due to the accident was once in the Out-bound direction and in the In-bound direction. It occurred twice, a total of three times.
| Accrual date | Road name | Vertical line | Traffic congestion (Last side to neck side) | Peak traffic congestion (peak time) Occurrence time to resolution time | Cause | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H23.12.27 (Tue) | Tohoku Expressway | Out-bound line | Kunimi IC-Murata IC | 13.6km (around 18:59) 17:26 ~ 22:14 | Accident closure ⇒ Accident recovery work | Miyagi Prefecture |
| H23.12.29 (Thursday) | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Fukushima Nishi IC-Hongu IC | 13.0km (around 13:40) 12:38 ~ 15:32 | Traffic accident ⇒ Traffic concentration | Fukushima Prefecture |
H24.1.3 (Tue) | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Tsukidate IC-Ohira IC | 13.0km (around 17:50) 12:22~19:59 | Traffic accident ⇒ Traffic concentration | Miyagi Prefecture |
2 Major rest facilities where congestion is expected
During the year-end and New Year holidays, congestion is expected at the 25 rest facilities shown in the table below. (Attachment 1 [PDF: 251KB] reference)
| Prefecture | Route | Rest facility where congestion is expected | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma PA, Kagamiishi PA, Azumi PA, Adachi Tara SA, Fukushima Matsukawa PA, Azuma PA, Kunimi SA |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma PA, Kagamiishi PA, Azumi PA, Adachi Tara SA, Fukushima Matsukawa PA, Azuma PA, Kunimi SA | ||
| Ban-Etsu Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | ||
| Miyagi | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Sugo PA, Tsurusu PA, Chojahara SA, Kanari PA |
| Out-bound line | Tsurusu PA, Chojahara SA, Kinari PA | ||
| Iwate | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Maesawa SA |
| Out-bound line | Maesawa SA |
3 Congestion measures
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office will implement the measures shown in the table below as a measure to prevent congestion on the Expressway during the year-end and New Year holidays. (Attachment 3 [PDF: 114KB] reference)
| Items | Implementation content | Implementation quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measures on the Expressway main line | In-bound Beware of traffic congestion suppression by the speed reduction at the slope, etc. | 6 places | |
| Calling attention to the rear end of a traffic jam | 53 places | ||
| Relieve darkness and oppressive feeling by increasing the illumination of tunnel lighting | ― | Implemented when there is a risk of traffic congestion | |
| Relieving traffic congestion by installing a self-luminous pacemaker inside the Fukushima Tunnel (In-bound) | One place | Implemented when there is a risk of traffic congestion | |
| Measures at rest facilities (SA/PA) | Arrangement of parking lot organizers at a rest facility where congestion is expected | 568 people/day | Attachment 1 [PDF: 251KB] reference |
| Secure parking for large vehicles | 25 places | Attachment 2 [PDF: 84KB] reference |
4 Providing traffic congestion information
In order to drive Expressway safely and comfortably, you can easily get the latest Expressway information (congestion status, road surface status, road status) etc. on your PC or mobile phone. Please use it before going out.
[Traffic prediction information]
- computer
"Traffic forecast calendar" (http: //calendar.driveplaza.com/) (Attachment 4 [PDF: 666KB] reference)
* You can also access it from the Expressway information site "DraPla" (http://www.driveplaza.com/). - mobile phone
"Traffic forecast calendar" (http://calendar.driveplaza.com/mobile/) (Attachment 4 [PDF: 666KB] reference)
* You can also access it from the Expressway information site "DraPla mobile" (http: //m.driveplaza.com/).
- computer
"Drive traffic" (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/) (Attachment 5 [PDF: 956KB] reference)
*On the map screen, you can see the traffic information (driving route, weather forecast, snowy live camera), fare, and SA/PA information on the Expressway.
"Road Traffic Information Now!!" (http: //www.jartic.or.jp/)
* Japan Road Traffic Information Center HP - Smartphone/cellphone
"Drive traffic" (Attachment 5 [PDF: 956KB] reference)
smartphone(http: //www.driveplaza.com)
Mobile phone (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
※ Expressway traffic information (traveling route, weather forecast, snow-covered road live camera) information of the fees and SA · PA You can see. - NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
0570-024-024 （PHS・IP電話 03-5338-7524）
※24時間365日オペレーターが対応します。 - （財）日本道路交通情報センター
050-3369-6666（全国共通ダイヤル） - Other
At major rest facilities in the Tohoku region, "Driving Weather Ch" broadcasts useful information for driving such as weather forecasts and caution points when driving.
*Congestion conditions may change significantly depending on the impact of accidents and weather, so please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla" etc. before departure.
5 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office
- For Expressway the Tohoku region in winter, make sure to keep winter equipment such as studless tires in a sufficient distance to ensure safe driving.
- Recently, the number of fallen objects is increasing on the Expressway. Prior to departure, please fix the load, drive too fast, and pay close attention to the distance between vehicles when riding.
- If the distance between vehicles is short and the vehicle is congested, it may cause traffic jams.
- Since many rear-end collision accidents occur in the traffic jam section, if you confirm a front-side traffic jam, please turn on the hazard lamp and cooperate with the following vehicle to prevent a rear-end collision accident.
- Fatigue tends to accumulate when driving at night or for long hours. Since many fatal accidents occur, please take appropriate breaks using SA etc. and try to drive safely.
- In the unlikely event of an accident or malfunction, please evacuate to a safe place, such as outside the guardrail, and contact us.
- Expressway, all seats, including the backseat, must be worn, so be sure to wear them.
- Please refuel and toilet as soon as possible before using the Expressway or at a rest facility in front of a traffic jam section.
- If you find an abnormality on the road, you can dial the road emergency dial "#9910 Please report to.
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