【E7】日本海東北自動車道 上下線 鶴岡西IC~酒田IC
【E48】山形自動車道 上下線 庄内あさひIC~鶴岡JCT 
夜間通行止めのお知らせ

From Monday, September 28th to Monday, October 26th, from 8 PM to 6 AM the following morning each day.
We will be carrying out pavement repair work, etc.

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令和8年8月28日
東日本高速道路株式会社
東北支社鶴岡管理事務所

NEXCO EAST The Tsuruoka Management Office (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture) will close the road at night at E7 Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway (hereafter "Nitto Expressway") from Tsuruoka West Interchange (hereafter "IC") to Sakata IC, and from E48 Yamagata Expressway (hereafter "Yamagata Expressway") from Shonai Asahi IC to Tsuruoka Junction (hereafter "JCT") for paving repairs.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you can allow extra time when you go out.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Road closure section:
    [1] Nitto Expressway, both directions, Tsuruoka-Nishi IC to Shonai Airport IC
    Yamagata Expressway, both directions, Tsuruoka IC to Tsuruoka JCT
    [2] Nitto Expressway, both directions, Shonai Airport IC to Sakata IC
    [3] Yamagata Expressway, both directions, Shonai Asahi IC to Tsuruoka IC
  2. Image image of closed section
    • The signs such as E7 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  3. Date and time
    • [1] Nitto Expressway (both directions) Tsuruoka-Nishi IC to Shonai Airport IC, Yamagata Expressway (both directions) Tsuruoka IC to Tsuruoka JCT
      Implementation date:
      Monday, September 28, 2020 - Friday, October 2, 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      October 5th (Monday) to October 7th (Wednesday), 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    • [2] Nitto Expressway Upper and Lower Line Shonai Airport IC - Sakata IC
      Implementation date:
      October 13th (Tuesday) - October 15th (Thursday), 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      October 16th (Friday) - October 19th (Monday), 2020
      Every day from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next morning (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)
    • [3] Yamagata Expressway, both directions, Shonai Asahi IC to Tsuruoka IC
      Implementation date:
      October 20th (Tuesday) - October 26th (Monday), 2020
      Every day from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next morning (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)
      Preparation day:
      October 27th (Tuesday) - October 29th (Thursday), 2020
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time
Legend image image
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • The following parking areas (hereinafter referred to as "PA") located within the road closure section will be closed.
    Yamagata Expressway, both directions, Kushibiki PA (parking area)
    8 PM to 6 AM the following 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 information on alternative routes, please refer to Attachment 1 [PDF: 700KB].
The detour will increase your travel time, so please allow extra time for your journey.

3. Construction overview

Due to road surface damage at Tsuruoka Nishi IC ~ Sakata IC on the Nitto Expressway (both directions) and Shonai Asahi IC ~ Tsuruoka JCT on the Nitto Expressway (both directions) and up and down on the Yamagata Expressway, we will carry out paving repair work. Additionally, we will carry out felling work in line with the growth of black pine trees planted on the runway. To minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the road on weekday nights when traffic is low, and carry out the work intensively and efficiently. This work is necessary for your safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

photo of pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Image after pavement repair
Image after pavement repair
Photograph of densely growing trees
Photograph of densely growing trees
Photos of tree felling work
Photos of tree felling work

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)
    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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