Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
-At the peak of traffic, the Out-bound line is December 29 (Sun), and the In-bound line is January 3 (Fri). When going out, winter equipment such as winter tires is perfect.
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- Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
November 20, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Sendai Aoba-ku) is, year-end and New Year period [2019 December 27 (Friday) -2020, January 5 (Sunday) 10 days of] the Tohoku region of the Expressway in We have summarized the traffic congestion forecast due to traffic concentration.
1 Congestion prediction
Expressway Tohoku region, although traffic is concentrated by customers who spend the year-end and New Year holidays in their hometowns, it is predicted that traffic congestion of 5 km or more will not occur due to traffic concentration. The peak of the traffic volume, Out-bound line on December 29 (Sunday), In-bound since the line has predicted that January 3 (gold), such as shifting the departure date and departure time, I'd like a distributed use ..
In addition, traffic jams caused by accidents occur every year. When you go out, make sure to equip yourself with winter equipment such as winter tires and try to drive safely, and make a comfortable travel plan using Expressway
2 When using the Expressway winter
- Before going out, please check the latest snow road forecasts and live snow road cameras on the Expressway traffic information site "DraTra" etc.
- The rest facilities during the year-end and New Year holidays are expected to be crowded, so please refuel and toilet as soon as possible.
Also, please park in a designated space so that large vehicles can be used easily. - If the car stops due to an accident or breakdown at Expressway, do not stand on the road, stay in the car, and immediately evacuate to a safe place such as outside the guardrail.
≪Effective date of ETC holiday discount≫
The ETC holiday discount will be applied during the year-end and New Year holidays on Saturday, December 28th, Sunday, December 29th, Wednesday, January 1st, Thursday, January 2nd, and Friday, December 3rd. It is 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun).
3 Major rest facilities where congestion is expected
The rest facilities in the Tohoku region during the year-end and New Year holidays are crowded every year due to the concentration of customers who use the Expressway
As a measure against congestion, some rest facilities will extend the business hours of commercial facilities and assign parking lot organizers. At the same time, we will focus on securing large vehicle parking so that large vehicles can also be used easily. From night to morning, there are rest facilities that do not have a parking lot organizer, so please park in the designated space so that large vehicles can easily use it.
| Prefecture | Route | Rest facility where congestion is expected | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | E4 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 | ||
| E6 Joban Expressway | In-bound line | Shikura PA, Minamisou Bakajima SA | |
| Out-bound line | Shikura PA, Minamisou Bakajima SA | ||
| E49 Ban-Etsu Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | ||
| Miyagi | E4 Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Sugo PA |
| Out-bound line | Sugo PA |
- “SA” stands for service area and “PA” stands for parking area.
≪Reference≫ Measures against congestion at rest facilities
4 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office
~ Before going out ~
- Fully prepare your mind and equip your car with winter equipment
Accidents are more likely to occur on Expressway winter. Before going out, Winter tires Be sure to complete winter equipment such as ( See Attachment 1 [PDF: 317KB] ) - 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, Immediately before going out Please check the latest road traffic information on the Expressway information site "DraPla".
Refueling Or Quick charge , toilet Before using the Expressway SA / PA in front of traffic jam section As much as possible Please finish as soon as possible. - Please prevent troubles such as car breakdown and cargo drop
Before using the Expressway Remaining gasoline or Tire 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 rear seats Wear seat belts in all seats Is required by law.
Please be sure to wear it. - Reverse running is a life threatening act
Expressway Can only proceed in the specified direction . Information sign Or Road marking Please check the traveling direction carefully before riding. ( See Attachment 2 [PDF: 115KB] ) - Take a moderate break and drive safely
Night driving or Long-time operation Makes fatigue more likely to accumulate. In order to prevent accidents such as drowsiness, SA / PA, etc. Using Moderate break Take Attention to safe driving please.
Proper use of parking space
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. Also, make it easier to use large vehicles Specified space Please park at. ( See Attachment 3 [PDF: 187KB] )
-To avoid an accident-If an accident occurs-
- 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, etc. Please evacuate to a safe place as soon as possible. afterwards, No. 110 ・ emergency phone Please report by - If you discover a road abnormality/emergency situation
Abnormalities on the road I found a falling object If the road emergency dial 『 #9910 ] Please contact us.
5 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.
- 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 jam prediction information
- PC / smartphone / mobile phone
"Congestion Forecast Calendar" (See Attachment 5 [PDF: 392KB])
PC version
Smartphone version https://www.drivetraffic.jp/prejam-calendar
* You can also access from the Expressway information site" DraPla". - Traffic jam forecast guide
Please use the traffic congestion forecast guides that publish traffic congestion forecasts for NEXCO EAST and NEXCO CENTRAL (Chubu area) in the service and parking areas.
* Web version (" DraPla ]
Expressway information such as traffic congestion
- computer
"Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
* On the map screen, you can see the traffic information (driving route, etc.) of the Expressway and the charge and SA / PA information.
"Road Traffic Information Now !!"
* (Public interest) Japan Road Traffic Information Center HP - Smartphones / mobile phones
"Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
Smartphone version
Mobile phone version http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
* Expressway traffic information (driving routes, etc.), tolls, and SA / PA information. - NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
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050-3369-6666（全国共通ダイヤル） - Other
Major SA / PAs in the Tohoku region broadcast useful information for driving, such as weather forecasts and points to note when driving, on the "Driving Weather Channel."
* Congestion conditions may change significantly due to accidents, weather conditions, etc., so please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla" etc. before going out.
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