[E6] Joban Expressway (between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Minamisoma IC)
[E49] Ban-etsu Ban-Etsu Expressway (between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Sanwa IC)
Main line closed at night and Joban Futaba IC closed

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  • [E6] Joban Expressway (between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Minamisoma IC) [E49] Ban-Etsu Expressway (between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Sanwa IC) Main line nighttime closure and Joban Futaba IC closure

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

October 20, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki management office
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki construction office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office and Iwaki Construction Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) are located on the E6 Joban Expressway Iwaki Yumoto Interchange (IC) in a two-lane section (one lane on each side) to Minamisoma. Ma) IC and E49 Ban-Etsu Expressway Iwaki Junction (JCT) to Iwaki Miwa IC, due to the implementation of 4-lane construction, information board update work, etc., the main line is closed at night as follows, and Joban Futaba (jo) Iwaki) IC will be closed.
Therefore, when you go out, please leave with plenty of time, and when you drive, please make a detour to Route 6.
Expressway to the customers, which is available sorry now decided to apologize for inconvenience, Expressway to construction work required in order to use the safe and comfortable, thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section

【1】 [2020 Thursday, November 12th, 1 night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day]
Joban Expressway Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki Chuo IC (upper and lower lines)
Ban-Etsu Expressway Between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Sanwa IC (upper and lower lines)
[Main work contents: Information board update work]
【2】 [2020 November 16th (Monday) to 20th (Friday) 5 nights from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day]
Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo IC-Hirono IC (up and down line)
[Main work content: 4-lane construction]
【3】 [2020 November 24th (Tuesday) -December 4th (Friday) 9 Nights 20:00 to 5:00 the next day]
Joban Expressway Between Iwaki Chuo IC and Iwaki Yotsukura IC (upper and lower lines)
[Main work content: 4-lane construction]
【4】 [2020 Tuesday, December 8th to Tuesday, December 15th, 6 nights from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day]
Joban Expressway Between Joban Tomioka IC and Minamisoma IC (upper and lower lines)
[Main work contents: Bridge / tunnel equipment inspection]
【5】 [2020 December 4th (Friday) 1 night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day, December 8th (Tuesday) 13:00 to 20:00]
Joban Expressway Joban Futaba IC (doorway)
[Main work contents: Bridge erection work]
【6】 [2020 Tuesday, December 22nd, 1 night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day]
Joban Expressway Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki JCT (Out-bound line)
Joban Expressway Between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Chuo IC (In-bound line)
[Main work contents: Information board update work]

* The implementation date does not include the preliminary day

(Location map)

Image of (position map)

2. Closed date and time

Image of closed days
  • [1] Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki Chuo IC (upper and lower lines)

    Between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Sanwa IC (upper and lower lines)
    2020 Thursday, November 12th, 20: 00-5: 00 the next day
    [Preliminary day: Friday, November 13]

  • [2] Between Iwaki Chuo IC and Hirono IC (upper and lower lines)

    2020 November 16th (Monday) to 20th (Friday) Every night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
    [Preliminary day: None]

  • [3] Between Iwaki Chuo IC and Iwaki Yokura IC (upper and lower lines)

    2020 Tuesday, November 24th to Friday, December 4th, every night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
    [Preliminary day: None]

  • [4] Between Joban Tomioka IC and Minamisoma IC (up and down lines)

    December 8th (Tuesday) to 15th (Tuesday), 2020 every night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
    [Preliminary day: Wednesday, December 16th to Friday, December 18th]

  • [5] Joban Futaba IC (doorway)

    December 4, 2020 (Friday) 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
    December 8th (Tuesday), 2020 13:00 to 20:00 ([4] will be closed at the same time as the cancellation)
    [Preliminary day: Wednesday, December 9th to Tuesday, December 15th]

  • [6] Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki JCT (Out-bound line)

    Between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Chuo IC (In-bound line)
    December 22, 2020 (Tuesday) 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
    [Preliminary day: Wednesday, December 23]

  • The nighttime closure will be from 20:00 on weekdays to 5:00 the next morning.
    (Friday night construction will be done until 5 am on Saturday)
  • It may be canceled depending on the weather, so please check the latest information from websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway.

3. Detour

Attachment-2 [PDF: 880KB]

[1] Prefectural Route 14-National Route 6-National Route 49
[2] National Route 49-National Route 6-Prefectural Road Kamitasako Shimokitaba Line
[3] National highway 49-National highway 6-Prefectural highway 35
[4] Prefectural Road Ono Tomioka Line-National Route 6-Prefectural Road Haramachi Kawamata Line
[6] National highway 49-National highway 6-Prefectural highway 14

Four. Construction content

[1] Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki Chuo IC, between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Sanwa IC
[6] Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki JCT, between Iwaki JCT and Iwaki Chuo IC

◆ Renewal work of aging information boards

Photo before construction
Before construction
Photo after construction (image)
After construction (image)

[2] [3] Between Iwaki Chuo IC and Hirono IC

◆ 4-lane construction
We will carry out lane switching work for the 4-lane construction between Iwaki Chuo IC and Hirono IC.
After the road closure is lifted on Wednesday, November 18, the lanes will change. (Attachment-3 [PDF: 104KB])
In addition, the exit position of the Hirono IC Out-bound line exit ramp will change after the road closure is lifted on November 17th (Tuesday). (Attachment-4 [PDF: 105KB])

[4] Joban Tomioka IC-Minamisoma IC-Bridge inspection, tunnel equipment inspection, etc.

Photograph of bridge inspection
Bridge inspection
Photo of tunnel equipment inspection
Tunnel equipment inspection

◆ Additional lane construction
We will carry out lane switching work for additional lane construction between Joban Tomioka IC and Minamisoma IC.
After the road closure is lifted on Wednesday, December 9, the lanes will change. (Attachment-5 [PDF: 105KB])

[5] Joban Futaba IC-Overpass Expressway Bridge (Terazawa Bridge) erection work

Photograph of erection work by multi-axis bogie
Construction work with multi-axis bogie

Five. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

Attachment-6 [PDF: 386KB]

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.

6. How to obtain traffic information

  • " DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway across Japan
    【address】
    PC version (https://www.driveplaza.com/)
    Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
  • Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
    (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation)
    It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic congestion prediction.
    【address】
    PC version (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/)
    Mobile version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/)
  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
    24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
    【電話番号】
    0570-024-024 または 03-5308-2424
  • ハイウェイテレホン
    電話でリアルタイムの交通情報(5分更新)を24時間入手できます。
    【電話番号】
    郡山局 024-961-1620
    (携帯電話・PHS短縮ダイヤル #8162
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)
    【電話番号】
    全国共通ダイヤル 050-3369-6666(携帯短縮ダイヤル #8011
    ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続します。
    福島情報 050-3369-6607
    東北地方高速情報 050-3369-6761
  • Highway radio
    Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
  • Official Twitter account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.
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