[E6] Joban Expressway both directions, Namie IC to Minamisoma IC
Nighttime road closure notice

August 18th (Monday) to August 29th (Friday) 8pm to 5am
~ Installation of lane dividing fences, etc. will be carried out ~

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July 18, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki Management Office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) will be implementing a night-time road closure on the E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the "Joban Expressway") from Namie Interchange (hereinafter referred to as the "IC") to Minamisoma IC to carry out construction work such as installing lane dividing fences.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing yourself plenty of time when heading out.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section:
    Joban Expressway, Namie IC to Minamisoma IC
  2. Image image of closed section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    Monday, August 18, 2020 - Friday, August 29, 2020
    Every day from 8pm to 5am the following morning, excluding weekends and holidays
    Preparation day:
    September 1st (Monday) to September 8th (Monday), 2020
    Every day from 8pm to 5am the following morning, excluding weekends and holidays
Image of date and time

Usage Guide

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

For detours, please refer to Appendix 1 [PDF: 155KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Regarding transit adjustments due to suspension of traffic

For customers who exit Expressway due to a road closure, detour around the closed section, then re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, a "transfer adjustment" will be implemented in which the toll will be adjusted according to the section used. (See Appendix 2 [PDF: 126KB])

How to use transit adjustment

ETC customers

  • For customers using ETC, please drive wirelessly at designated outflow ICs, and also wirelessly drive at re-inflow ICs. (Transfer certificates are not issued for ETC vehicles)
  • ETC time zone discount will be applied, considering the transited journey as one.
    Toll charges are adjusted at the time of billing, so they may differ from those displayed at the toll gate.
  • Insert the same ETC card for all journeys and pass through the ETC lane at the tollgate.

Customers such as cash

  • Customers paying with cash, etc. should receive a "transfer certificate" at the outflow designated IC, then take a "transit ticket" at the re-inflow IC, and then take the "transition certificate" at the toll booth where they pay the toll for the first time. Please hand over your ``book'' and ``traffic ticket.''

Common to ETC and cash customers

  • If the road closure is lifted after exiting at an exit IC, the toll will be adjusted even if you re-enter from an IC in the road closure section in the forward direction or from an exit IC.
  • Minamisoma Kashima Smart IC is only available for ETC-equipped vehicles.

Four. Construction overview

Joban Expressway Installation of lane dividing fences, etc. will be carried out at the Namie IC to Minamisoma IC on the up and down lines. In order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the road during the nighttime on weekdays when traffic volume is low, and carry out the construction work intensively and efficiently. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as these works are necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

Photo of lane division fence installation work before construction
Photo of lane division fence installation before construction
Image of lane division fence installation work after construction (image)
Installation of lane dividing fences - Photo after construction (image)

5. How to obtain information about Expressway

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Advance notice signs and flyers will be posted at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.

(2) Expressway information available before you leave

(3) Expressway information available while using Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • VICS
    Road information can be obtained from devices equipped with VICS-compatible car navigation systems.
  • The official account of X (formerly Twitter) also provides information about Expressway.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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