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NEXCO EAST Sendai East Management Office (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) will implement continuous day and night lane closures on the E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Joban Expressway") In-bound from Watari Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") to Yamamoto IC in order to carry out bridge repair work.
Please observe the speed limit and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but this construction is necessary to ensure the safe and secure use of Expressway, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1. Day and night continuous lane restriction sections and dates

1. Sections with continuous lane restrictions day and night:
   Joban Expressway In-bound: Watari IC to Yamamoto IC



• Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
2. Date and time
   Implementation date:

   May 12th (Tuesday) - July 29th (Wednesday), 2020

   All day

   Preparation day:

   July 30th (Thursday) - August 5th (Wednesday), 2020

   All day
   • Lane restrictions will also be in place day and night on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

May



June



July



August






• 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.
3. Details of the lane operation change construction work
   We will be switching the traffic lanes in conjunction with the repair work on the extended deck of the Abumigawa Bridge.

Friday, May 15, 2020 - Monday, June 22, 2020

May 12, 2020 (Tuesday) - May 14, 2020 (Thursday)
June 23, 2020 (Tuesday) - July 29, 2020 (Wednesday)

• Lane switching will be carried out as follows:
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2020
    The lane usage will switch from ① to ③.
  • Friday, May 15, 2020
    The lane operation will switch from ③ to ②.
  • Tuesday, June 23, 2020
    The lane operation will switch from ② to ③.
  • One day between Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (including the reserve day)
    The lane operation will switch from ③ to ①.

2. Construction overview

Repair work will be carried out on the extended deck of the Abumigawa Bridge, located on In-bound lanes of Joban Expressway IC and Yamamoto IC, due to damage caused by the Miyagi Prefecture offshore earthquake in March 2021. This work requires continuous lane closures day and night. This work is necessary to ensure the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

3. Requests when using

1. We do not anticipate any traffic congestion, but if you are planning to use this section, please check the latest road traffic information and allow yourself plenty of time.
2. As the lanes and shoulders of the road are narrow, please adhere to the speed limit, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and take care to avoid rear-end collisions. In addition, as the lanes change significantly before and after the restricted area, please follow the local guide signs and other instructions.
3. Please be aware that construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the area surrounding the construction site, so please be mindful of what is ahead.

4. How to obtain information about Expressway

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

• Notice signs and posters will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities in the vicinity.

(2) Expressway information available before you leave

• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター（24時間オペレーターが対応）
  ナビダイヤル：0570-024-024
  または：03-5308-2424
• NEXCO EAST Expressway Information Site "DraTra"
  Real-time information

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/

  Construction regulation information

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）道路交通情報
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666
  （携帯電話短縮ダイヤル　#8011）
  ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続します。
  東北地方高速情報　050-3369-6761
  宮城情報　050-3369-6604
  【アドレス】https://www.jartic.or.jp/
• LINE official account "NEXCO EAST"
  We provide information about Expressway under the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST.

  

(3) Expressway information available while using Expressway

• Road information board
• Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  Highway radio sections are 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)