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NEXCO EAST Tohoku Branch (Sendai-shi Aoba-ku)Prediction of congestion due to concentration of traffic on the expressway in the Tohoku district of the Bon Festival [Saturday, August 5, 2017 - Wednesday, August 16, Is summarized.

When you use the traffic congestion forecast information and use the Expressway, try to avoid traffic congestion by decentralized use such as shifting the date and time when traffic congestion is predicted to occur, and go out with a comfortable travel plan. (Attachment 1 [PDF: 251KB] reference)

1. 1. Congestion forecast

On the Tohoku Expressway it is predicted that congestion will occur due to the concentration of tourists and homecoming customers.

　E4 Tohoku Expressway and E6 Joban Expressway 10km or more of congestion in Out-bound seven times in the line, In-bound occurs 10 times for a total of 17 times in the line, Out-bound line-In-bound a maximum of congestion of the line, we have predicted that as described below.

• "IC" is an interchange and "TN" is a tunnel.
• The position is Traffic jam forecast guide In can be confirmed.

[Congestion prediction method]
Congestion prediction takes into account traffic trends and excludes congestion caused by unusual events such as accidents and traffic closures based on past congestion records and changes in traffic volume, and predicts the date and time and place of congestion occurrence. ..

Locations where traffic congestion of 10 km or more is predicted

◎ Out-bound line (7 times of congestion)

◎ In-bound Line (10 times of traffic jam)

• "IC" is an interchange, "JCT" is a junction, "SA" is a service area, "PA" is a parking area, and "TN" is a tunnel.

Last year's traffic jam record (reference)

　昨年のお盆期間[平成28年8月6日（土）～平成28年8月16日（火）の11日間]には、10km以上の渋滞が下り線で12回、上り線で15回の計27回発生しました。最大の渋滞は、下り線ではE4東北道において8月11日（木）に富谷JCT付近を先頭として25.0km（大和IC～村田JCT、交通集中及び事故）、上り線ではE4東北道において8月15日（月）に福島TN付近を先頭として26.2km（福島松川スマートIC～花巻南IC、交通集中）でした。

2．混雑が予想される主な休憩施設

During the Obon season, the rest facilities in the Tohoku region are heavily crowded with tourists and homebound travelers who use the Expressway every year, causing heavy congestion every year.

As a measure against congestion, Place a parking lot organizer We will endeavor to ensure that the parking space is properly used by our customers. In addition, make it easier for large vehicles to use Secure large car parking Please refer to it and use it for a comfortable drive.

• “SA” stands for service area and “PA” stands for parking area.

≪Reference≫ Measures against congestion at rest facilities

3. 3. Request from NEXCO EAST Expressway Regional Head Office

~ Before going out ~

• Please give me a comfortable travel plan
  Traffic jam prediction information When using the Expressway, try to avoid congestion by decentralized use such as shifting the date and time when congestion is predicted to occur, Spacious travel plans Please go out. Also, please check the latest road traffic information on the Expressway information site "DraPla" etc. immediately before going out.
• Please prevent troubles such as car breakdown and cargo drop
  Before using the Expressway Remaining gasolineorTire pressure Such as Prior inspection Carry out the following to prevent troubles on the Expressway. Also, Falling object prevention Because of the Fixing luggage Please check.

~ On the Expressway ~

• Wear seat belts even in the back seat
  Expressway Including the back seat Wear seat belts in all seats Is required by law. Please be sure to wear it.
• Refuel and toilet early
  Refueling or toilet Before using the Expressway SA/PA in front of traffic jam section Please complete as soon as possible. In addition, in order to prevent running out of fuel on the Expressway we are carrying out a "social experiment for gas station refueling service outside the Expressway". (Attachment 2 [PDF: 391KB] reference)
• Taking proper breaks for safe driving may cause fatigue at night or during long driving. In order to prevent accidents such as drowsiness, please take an appropriate break using SA/PA etc. and try to drive safely.

-To avoid an accident-If an accident occurs-

( Attachment 3 [PDF: 243KB] reference)

• Signal a following vehicle
  Within traffic jam section In Prevents rear-end collisions In order to do so, if you see a traffic jam ahead, Turn on the hazard lamp Please cooperate and signal the following vehicle.
• Never wander, evacuate to a safe place
  By any chance Accident or breakdown When happens, Turn on the hazard lamp After installing the smoke tube and the triangular stop display board, both the driver and passengers Outside the guardrail Please immediately evacuate to a safe place such as. afterwards, 110 / Emergency phone Please report by
• If you discover an abnormality or emergency on the road
  Abnormalities on the road I found a falling object If the road emergency dial # 9910 Please report to.

4．渋滞情報などの提供

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.

• Use of mobile phones and smartphones while driving is prohibited. When using the service, please operate before going out, during a break, or by a passenger.

[Traffic prediction information]

• パソコン・スマートフォン・携帯電話
  『渋滞予報カレンダー』（別紙4【PDF：721KB】参照）
  パソコン版
  スマートフォン版　http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/prejam_calendar.html
  • 高速道路情報サイト『ドラぷら』からもアクセスできます。
    携帯電話版　http://m.drivetraffic.jp/yosoku_cal.html
• 渋滞予報ガイド
  NEXCO東日本管内、NEXCO中日本管内（中部地区）の渋滞予測を掲載した渋滞予報ガイドを、サービスエリア・パーキングエリアで配布していますのでご活用ください。
  • web版（『ドラぷら』内）

[Expressway information such as traffic jam conditions]

• パソコン
  『ドライブトラフィック（ドラとら）』（別紙5【PDF：2.8MB】参照）
  • 地図画面上で高速道路の交通情報（走行ルートなど）と料金やSA・PAの情報がご覧になれます。
  『道路交通情報Now!!』
  • (Public foundation) Japan Road Traffic Information Center HP
• スマートフォン・携帯電話
  『ドライブトラフィック（ドラとら）』（別紙5【PDF：2.8MB】参照参照）
  スマートフォン版（http://www.drivetraffic.jp/）
  携帯電話版（http://m.drivetraffic.jp/）
  
  • You can see the traffic information (driving route, etc.) of the Expressway and information about charges and SA / PA.
• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
  0570-024-024（または　03-5338-7524）
  • Operators are available 24/7.
• （公財）日本道路交通情報センター
  050-3369-6666（全国共通ダイヤル）
• Other
  In the major SA/PAs in the Tohoku region, "driving weather Ch." broadcasts useful information for driving, such as weather forecasts and points to note when driving.
  Also, Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku) But we deliver useful information for driving.

• Traffic conditions may change significantly due to accidents, weather conditions, etc., so please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla" etc. before going out.