[E7] Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway, both directions, Tsuruoka Nishi IC to Shonai Airport IC
Shonai Airport IC - Sakata IC Sakata IC - Sakata Chuo IC
[E48] Yamagata Expressway both directions, Tsuruoka IC to Tsuruoka JCT
Nighttime road closure notice

June 19th (Thursday) to July 29th (Tuesday) from 8pm to 6am the following morning
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

  • Corporate Top
  • Press Room
  • Press Release Tohoku office
  • E7] Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway H & W Tsuruoka Nishi IC - Shonai Airport IC Shonai Airport IC - Sakata IC Sakata IC - Sakata Chuo IC [E48] Yamagata Expressway H & W Tsuruoka IC - Tsuruoka JCT Nighttime closure

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

PDF version [PDF: 836KB]

May 19, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Tsuruoka Management Office

NEXCO EAST At the Tsuruoka Management Office (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture), E7 Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Nitto Expressway") up and down lines Tsuruoka Nishi Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") to Shonai Airport IC, up and down lines Shonai Airport IC to Sakata IC, up and down lines Sakata IC to Sakata Chuo IC and E48 Yamagata Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Yamagata Expressway") Upper and lower lines Tsuruoka IC to Tsuruoka Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") will be closed at night for pavement repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time when you go out.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. 通行止め区間:
    【1】日東道 上下線 庄内空港IC~酒田IC
    【2】日東道 上下線 酒田IC~酒田中央IC
    【3】山形道 上下線 鶴岡IC~鶴岡JCT
    日東道 上下線 鶴岡西IC~庄内空港IC
  2. Image image of closed section
    • The signs such as E7 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    [1] Thursday, June 19, 2020 - Thursday, June 26, 2020
    8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    [2] July 1st (Tuesday) to July 9th (Wednesday), 2020
    8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    [3] July 14th (Monday) to July 29th (Tuesday), 2020
    8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    Preparation day:
    [1] June 27th (Friday) to June 30th (Monday), 2020
    8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    [2] July 10th (Thursday) to July 11th (Friday), 2020
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    [3] July 30th (Wednesday) to August 6th (Wednesday), 2020
    8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
Image of date and time
Legend image image
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Detour

 迂回にあたっては、別紙-1【PDF:221KB】別紙-2【PDF:192KB】別紙-3【PDF:229KB】をご参照ください。
 迂回により所要時間が長くなりますので、お時間にゆとりをもってお出かけください。

3. Construction overview

Due to damage to the road surface between Tsuruoka Nishi IC ⇔ Sakata Chuo IC on the Nitto Expressway and Tsuruoka IC on the Yamagata Expressway Upper and Lower Lines, and Tsuruoka IC ⇔ Tsuruoka JCT on the Yamagata Expressway, pavement repair work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the road at night on weekdays when traffic is low, and carry out construction intensively and efficiently. This is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

photo of pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Pavement repair work Photo of the work situation
Pavement repair work Work progress photo

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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