[E6] Joban Expressway [E6] Sendai-Tobu Road [E48] Sendai-Nanbu Road
Notice of nighttime closure of exit and entrance ramps.

July 6th (Monday) - August 4th (Tuesday)
We will be carrying out pavement repair work, etc.

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  • Notice of nighttime closure of exit and entrance ramps on the following expressways: E6 Joban Expressway, E6 Sendai-Tobu Road and E48 Sendai-Nanbu Road.

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June 5, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Sendai East Management Office

At NEXCO EAST Sendai East Management Office (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture), E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Joban Expressway") Yamamoto Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") E6 Sendai-Tobu Road (hereinafter referred to as "Eastern Expressway") Watari IC, Sendai Airport IC, Natori IC, E48 Sendai-Nanbu Road (hereinafter referred to as "Southern Expressway") will be closed at night to carry out pavement repair work on the exit and entrance ramps of the Imaizumi Interchange.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please use the interchanges before or after this location to take a detour. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your journey.

1. Closed location and date and time

  1. Closed point
    • [1] Joban Expressway Out-bound Yamamoto IC entrance ramp (entrance to Sendai direction)
    • 閉鎖箇所【1】常磐道 下り線 山元IC 入口ランプ(仙台方面への入口)のイメージ画像
    • [2] Closure location: Watari IC exit ramp on In-bound lane of the Eastern Expressway (exit from Sendai direction)
    • 【2】閉鎖箇所:東部道 上り線 亘理IC 出口ランプ(仙台方面からの出口)のイメージ画像
    • [3] Closure location: Eastern Expressway In-bound, Sendai Airport IC exit ramp (exit from Sendai direction)
    • 【3】閉鎖箇所:東部道 上り線 仙台空港IC 出口ランプ(仙台方面からの出口)のイメージ画像
    • [4] Closure location: Eastern Expressway Out-bound Sendai Airport IC entrance ramp (entrance to Sendai)
    • 【4】閉鎖箇所:東部道 下り線 仙台空港IC 入口ランプ(仙台方面への入口)のイメージ画像
    • [5] Closure location: Eastern Expressway Out-bound Natori IC exit ramp (exit from Iwaki direction)
    • 【5】閉鎖箇所:東部道 下り線 名取IC 出口ランプ(いわき方面からの出口)のイメージ画像
    • 【6】閉鎖箇所:南部道 上下線 今泉IC 出入口ランプ
    【6】閉鎖箇所:南部道 上下線 今泉IC 出入口ランプのイメージ画像
    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.
  2. Date and time
    • [1] Joban Expressway Out-bound Yamamoto IC entrance ramp (entrance to Sendai direction)
      Implementation date:
      Monday, July 6, 2020
      21:00 pm-5 pm the next morning
      Preparation day:
      July 7th (Tuesday) and 8th (Wednesday), 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
    • [2] Eastern Expressway In-bound Watari IC exit ramp (exit from Sendai direction)
      Implementation date:
      Thursday, July 9, 2020
      21:00 pm-5 pm the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Friday, July 10th and Monday, July 13th, 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
    • [3] Eastern Expressway In-bound, Sendai Airport IC exit ramp (exit from Sendai direction)
      Implementation date:
      Tuesday, July 14, 2020
      21:00 pm-5 pm the next morning
      Preparation day:
      July 15th (Wednesday) and 16th (Thursday), 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
    • [4] Eastern Expressway Out-bound Sendai Airport IC entrance ramp (entrance to Sendai)
      Implementation date:
      July 21st (Tuesday) and 22nd (Wednesday), 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
      Preparation day:
      July 23rd (Thursday), 24th (Friday), 27th (Monday), 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
    • [5] Eastern Expressway Out-bound Natori IC exit ramp (exit from Iwaki direction)
      Implementation date:
      July 28th (Tuesday) and 29th (Wednesday), 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
      Preparation day:
      July 30th (Thursday), 31st (Friday), August 3rd (Monday), 2020
      Every day from 21:00 to 5am the next morning
    • [6] Nanbu Expressway, both directions, Imaizumi IC entrance/exit ramps
      Implementation date:
      Tuesday, August 4, 2020
      8 PM to 5 AM the following morning
      Preparation day:
      Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th, 2020
      Each day from 8 PM to 5 AM the following morning
    • [6] Nanbu Expressway, both directions: The entrance and exit ramps at Imaizumi IC have different closing times.
Image of date and time

Usage Guide

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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【PDF:789KB】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、時間に余裕を持ってお出かけください。

3. Construction overview

Joban Expressway Out-bound Pavement repair work will be performed at the entrance ramp of the Yamamoto IC and other ramps due to damage to the road surface. Since there is only one lane in the area where this work is to be performed, it is necessary to close the ramp for the work since it is not possible to perform the work with the normal lane restrictions. In order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the ramp during the nighttime on weekdays when traffic volume is low, and will conduct the work in a concentrated and efficient manner. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

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

4. How to obtain information about Expressway

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Advance notice signs, posters, leaflets 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)
    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)
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