[E4A] Aomori Expressway Aomori JCT - Aomori Higashi IC
Notice of road closure at night

September 29th (Monday) to October 2nd (Thursday) from 7pm to 6am each day
~We will carry out facility and equipment construction work~

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August 29, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Aomori Management Office

NEXCO EAST The Aomori Management Office (Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture) will be closing the Aomori Road (hereinafter referred to as "Aomori Road") from Aomori Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") to Aomori Higashi Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") on the E4A Aomori Expressway up and down route during the night due to facility equipment construction and other work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your trip.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section:
    Aomori Expressway Aomori JCT - Aomori Higashi IC
  2. Image image of closed section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • The signs such as E4A attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    Monday, September 29, 2020 - Thursday, October 2, 2020
    Every night from 7pm to 6am the next morning
    Preparation day:
    October 3rd (Friday) – October 7th (Tuesday), 2020
    7:00pm to 6:00am each day (excluding weekends)
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

Please refer to the attached document [PDF: 117KB] for information on detours.
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

Aomori Road, both upper and lower lines, between Aomori JCT and Aomori Higashi Interchange, will be closed for construction work on aging tunnel lighting, etc. 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.

Image of tunnel lighting before renewal
Image of tunnel lighting before upgrade
Image of tunnel lighting after upgrade
Image of tunnel lighting after upgrade

4. How to obtain information about Expressway

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

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

(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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