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[E13] Tohoku-Chuo Expressway both directions [1] Yamagata Kaminoyama IC to Yamagata Chuo IC
[2] Yonezawa Kita IC to Nanyo Takahata IC [3] Tendo IC to Higashine IC
Nighttime road closure notice

【1】8月19日（火）～8月21日（木）【2】8月26日（火）～8月27日（水）
【3】9月1日（月）～9月2日（火）
～舗装補修工事等を行います～

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  • [E13] Tohoku-Chuo Expressway northbound and southbound lanes [1] Yamagata Kaminoyama IC to Yamagata Chuo IC [2] Yonezawa Kita IC to Nanyo Takahata IC [3] Tendo IC to Higashine IC Nighttime road closures
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July 18, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Yamagata Management Office

NEXCO EAST　The Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture) will close the Yamagata Chuo IC from the Yamagata Kaminoyama Interchange (hereinafter "IC"), the Nanyo Takahata IC from the Yonezawa Kita IC, and the Higashine IC from the Tendo IC on the E13 Tohoku-Chuo Expressway (hereinafter "Tohoku Chuo Road") up and down route during the night due to pavement repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section
    [1] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Yamagata Kaminoyama IC to Yamagata Chuo IC
    [2] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Yonezawa Kita IC to Nanyo Takahata IC
    [3] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both directions, Tendo IC to Higashine IC
    2. Image image of closed section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • The signs such as E13 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  2. Date and time
    • [1] Yamagata Kaminoyama IC to Yamagata Chuo IC (both inbound and outbound lanes) 3 nighttime hours
      Implementation date:
      August 19th (Tuesday) - August 21st (Thursday), 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Friday, August 22, 2020 - Monday, August 25, 2020
      Every night from 8pm to 6am the next day (except weekends)
    • [2] Yonezawa Kita IC to Nanyo Takahata IC (both directions) 2 nighttime hours
      Implementation date:
      August 26th (Tuesday) - August 27th (Wednesday), 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Thursday, August 28, 2020 - Friday, August 29, 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    • [3] Tendo IC to Higashine IC (both directions) 2 nights in total
      Implementation date:
      September 1st (Monday) to September 2nd (Tuesday), 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Wednesday, September 3, 2020 - Thursday, September 4, 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time

Usage Guide

Legend image image
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • Parking areas (hereinafter referred to as "PA") within the road closure sections will be closed as follows:
    Tohoku Chuo Expressway Yamagata PA on both sides
    8pm to 6am the next morning
  • 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: 350KB].
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 fee will be adjusted according to the section used. (See Appendix 2 [PDF: 172KB])

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 suspension of traffic is released after the outflow designated IC is released, the fare will be adjusted even if it is re-introduced from the IC (including the outflow designated IC) in the closed road section in the forward direction.
  • Only vehicles with ETC can use Sagae Smart IC.

Four. Construction overview

Pavement repair work will be carried out on the Tohoku Chuo Highway between the Yamagata Kaminoyama IC and Yamagata Chuo IC, Yonezawa Kita IC and Nanyo Takahata IC, and Tendo IC and Higashine IC due to damage to the road surface. In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, the road will be closed during the nighttime on weekdays when traffic volume is low, and the work will be carried out in an intensive and efficient manner. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

photo of pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Image after pavement repair
Image after pavement repair

5. How to obtain information about Expressway

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Advance notice signs and digital signage 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.
  • Information is also distributed on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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