[E6] Joban Expressway (between Iwaki-Yokura IC and Hirono IC)
Implementation of nighttime closure

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April 19, 3rd year of Reiwa
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki construction office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Construction Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) has a two-lane section (one lane on each side) from the E6 Joban Expressway Iwaki Yotsukura Interchange (IC) to Hirono IC. In, we will close the road at night as follows for the 4-lane construction.
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

Joban Expressway between Iwaki-Yokura IC and Hirono IC (upper and lower lines)
(Attachment-1 [PDF: 176KB])

(Location map)

Image of (position map)

2. Closed date and time

May 18th (Tuesday) to 21st (Friday), 3rd year of Reiwa, every night from 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
[Preliminary day: May 24th (Monday) -27th (Thursday)]

  • As a general rule, we will close the road at night 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.
Image of closed days

3. Detour

Prefectural Road 35-Prefectural Road 245-National Road 6-Prefectural Road Kamitasako Shimokitasako Line
(Attachment-1 [PDF: 176KB])

Four. Construction content

For the 4-lane construction between Iwaki-Yokura IC and Hirono IC, we will remove the simple median strip and carry out cutting overlay work.

Photograph of removal of simple median strip
Removal of simple median strip
Photo of cutting overlay
Cutting overlay work

Five. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

Attachment-2 [PDF: 135KB]

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 nationwide
    【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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