Congestion forecast on Expressway during the Obon period [Tohoku version]

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NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Miyagino Ward, Sendai City) is a Expressway in the Tohoku region during the Obon period [7 days from August 10, Reiwa (Wed) to Reiwa August 16, 2004 (Tue)]]. We have compiled a traffic jam forecast for you, so we will inform you.
In addition, from the viewpoint of preventing Large new coronavirus infection, please change the date and time of use to avoid traffic jams.

1. 1. Congestion forecast

On Expressway in the Tohoku region, it is predicted that traffic congestion of 5 km or more will occur 20 times on the Out-bound line and 18 times on the In-bound line, for a total of 38 times under the same traffic conditions as usual.

◆ Forecast of the longest traffic jam in the Tohoku region [Details of traffic jam forecast are described on the next page]

2019 congestion record in the first year of Reiwa (reference) ≫
During the Bon period of the 2019 2019 11 days from August 8th (Thursday) to August 18th (Sunday) of 2019], traffic congestion of 5km or more goes In-bound 31 times on the Out-bound line. It occurred 50 times in total, 19 times on the line. The largest traffic jam was 26.0km starting from the vicinity of the Adatara service area on the E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound line) on Saturday, August 10.

≪A place where traffic congestion of 5km or more is predicted≫
・ Out-bound line (20 times of traffic jam), In-bound line (18 times of traffic jam)

■ Wednesday, August 10

■ Thursday, August 11

■ Friday, August 12

■ Saturday, August 13

■ August 14th (Sun)

■ Monday, August 15

■ Tuesday, August 16

• "IC" is an interchange, "SIC" is a smart interchange, "JCT" is a junction, "SA" is a service area, "PA" is a parking area, and "TN" is an abbreviation for tunnel.
• You can check the location with the traffic jam forecast guide.

2. Break facility that needs attention to congestion

Rest facilities in the Tohoku region during the Obon period are usually crowded. As a measure against congestion, we will assign a parking lot organizer and strive to ensure that customers can use the parking space appropriately. At the same time, we will focus on securing large vehicle parking so that large vehicles can also be used easily.

• “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 departure ~

• Please check the latest road traffic information
  Road traffic conditions change from moment to moment due to the effects of accidents and weather, so please check the latest road traffic information on the Expressway traffic information site "DraTra".
• Please prevent troubles such as car breakdowns and falling cargo.
  Before using the Expressway, please check the remaining amount of gasoline and tire pressure in advance to prevent troubles on the Expressway. Also, to prevent falling objects, please confirm that your luggage is fixed before departure.

~ On the Expressway ~

• Wear seat belts even in the back seat
  Including back seat Wear seat belts in all seats Is required by law.
  Please be sure to wear it.
• Wrong-way driving is a life-threatening dangerous act
  Expressway can only travel in the designated direction. Please check the direction of travel on the guide signs and road markings before driving. (Refer to Attachment-1 [PDF: 305KB])
• Refuel and toilet as soon as possible
  Refueling, quick charging, and toilets should be done as soon as possible before using the Expressway or at SA / PA in front of the congested section​.
• 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, we will assign a parking lot organizer to ensure that customers can use the parking space appropriately. Also, please park your car in the designated space so that it is easy to use. (See Attachment-2 [PDF: 108KB])

-To avoid an accident-If an accident occurs-

See Attachment-3 [PDF: 337KB]

• 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 walk around and evacuate to a safe place
  In the unlikely event of an accident or breakdown, turn on the hazard lamps, install a flare and a triangular stop indicator, and then promptly evacuate to a safe place such as outside the guardrail for both the driver and passengers. After that, please call 110 or make an emergency call.
• If you discover an abnormality or emergency on the road
  If you find any​ ​abnormalities on the road or falling objects, please call the road emergency dial"# 9910".

Four. Precautions regarding ETC holiday discounts

Holiday discounts for Expressway, etc. will not be applied on August 11th (Thursday), 13th (Saturday), and 14th (Sunday) during the Obon period.

• Exemption from holiday discount

Five. Providing traffic jam information, etc.

You can easily obtain the latest Expressway information (traffic jam conditions, road conditions), etc. on your computer or smartphone so that you can drive safely and comfortably on the Expressway.

• The use of smartphones, etc. while driving is prohibited. When using, please operate before departure, during breaks, or by passengers.

Traffic jam prediction information

Expressway information such as traffic congestion

• Drive traffic (DraTra)
  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  You can see real-time traffic information such as traffic jam information, road closure information, and regulation information.
• Road traffic information Now! !!
  https://www.jartic.or.jp/
  * (Public interest incorporated foundation) Japan Road Traffic Information Center HP
• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
  0570-024-024　または　03-5308-2424
  ※24時間365日オペレーターが対応します。
• （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
  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 and the effects of weather, so please check the latest road traffic information such as "DraTra" before departure.