[E4] Tohoku Expressway (between Hiraizumi Maesawa IC and Ichinoseki IC (In-bound line))
Implementation of night traffic closure due to emergency construction

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• PDF version [PDF: 616KB]

NEXCO EAST Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture) E4 Tohoku Expressway Hiraizumi Maesawa Interchange (IC) ⇒ Between Ichinoseki ICs (In-bound line), the following emergency road closures will be carried out and road repair work will be carried out.
In order to minimize the impact on traffic, we will carry out traffic closures at night when traffic volume decreases. Expressway This work is necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Tohoku Expressway Hiraizumi Maesawa IC ⇒ Between Ichinoseki IC (In-bound line)

2 suspension period

Friday, June 28, 2019, postponement in case of rain

3 closed hours

From 22:00 to 6:00 the next day

4 Detour

National Route 4, National Route 342 [ Attachment-1 [PDF: 415KB] ]

5 Construction content

We will repair the damaged pavement.

<< Road surface damage situation >>

6 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

[Attachment-2 [PDF: 78KB]]

For passengers who leave the Expressway once due to a nighttime suspension and bypass the closed section and transfer again in the same direction, we will make a "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used.

・ Toll booths where transit is possible

7 Information provision

Although it will be light rain, it will be postponed if there is a possibility of heavy rain and strong wind.
If it is postponed, construction is scheduled to take place on either Saturday, June 29th or Sunday, June 30th.
As soon as the construction is completed, the road closure will be canceled earlier than planned.

Information such as road traffic information

• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  NEXCO EAST Homepage "Construction Regulation Information" (Provides information on construction regulations in each region)
  Please see "North Tohoku" for Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures, and "South Tohoku" for Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures.
  It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic jam forecasts.
  【address】
  PC version
  Mobile version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/)
• DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  PC version
  Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
• NEXCO EAST Customer Center
  The operator will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  【phone number】
  0570-024-024 または 03-5338-7524
• Highway telephone
  Get real-time traffic information (5 minute updates) over the phone 24 hours a day.
  【phone number】
  盛岡局 019-639-1620
  （公財）日本道路交通情報センター
  050-3369-6761（東北地方高速情報）
• Highway radio
  
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The section that is broadcasting is announced by the signs on the Expressway.