[E6] Notice of continuous day and night lane restrictions on Joban Expressway In-bound, from Watari IC to Yamamoto IC.

All day from September 28th (Monday) to November 20th (Friday)
Bridge repair work will be carried out.

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August 28, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Sendai East Management Office

NEXCO EAST Sendai East Management Office (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) will implement In-bound day and night lane restrictions on the E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Joban Expressway") northbound 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
  2. Image of continuous lane restriction area during the day and night
    East Japan Expressway, Ltd. processed based on the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan map​
    • Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    Monday, September 28, 2020 - Friday, November 20, 2020
    All day
    Preparation day:
    Saturday, November 21, 2020 - Monday, November 30, 2020
    All day
    • Lane restrictions will also be in place day and night on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  4. September

    Image illustrating the lane closure period (September).

    October

    Image illustrating the lane closure period (October).

    Nov

    Image illustrating the lane closure period (November).
    Image illustrating the legend for lane closure periods.
    • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  5. Details of the lane operation change construction work
    We will be switching the traffic lanes in conjunction with the repair work on the Abumigawa Bridge.
Legend image image
① Current situation image
②Image of lane restrictions
  • October 2, 2020 (Friday) - November 19, 2020 (Thursday)
③ Image illustrating the overtaking lane closure.
  • Monday, September 28, 2020 - Thursday, October 1, 2020
  • Friday, November 20, 2020
  • Lane switching will be carried out as follows:
    • Monday, September 28, 2020
      The lane usage will switch from ① to ③.
    • Friday, October 2, 2020
      The lane operation will switch from ③ to ②.
    • Friday, November 20, 2020
      The lane operation will switch from ② to ③.
    • Friday, November 20, 2020 - Monday, November 30, 2020
      The lane operation will be switched from ③ to ①. (Including the reserve day)

2. Construction overview

Repair work will be carried out on the Abumigawa Bridge, located on In-bound lanes of Joban Expressway IC and Yamamoto IC, to address damage caused by past earthquakes and other events. This work requires continuous lane closures day and night. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary to ensure the safe and secure use of Expressway.

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A step occurs.
Image illustrating the occurrence of cracks.
Cracks have occurred.

3. Requests when using

  1. While we do not anticipate any major traffic congestion, please check the latest road traffic information and allow ample time for your journey if you are using this section of road.
  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

(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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