Comfortable drive forecast for Obon season [NEXCO EAST version]
Peak of ~ traffic jam Out-bound line August 12 to 13 days, In-bound prediction lines and August 14 - 15 -
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- Comfortable drive forecast for Obon season [NEXCO EAST version]
(Updated on July 29, 2011)
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◆ [Attachment 1] Main traffic congestion on Expressway within the NEXCO EAST P2
Corrected the content of "Main traffic congestion on Expressway during the H23 Obon season (peak traffic congestion length of 30 km or more)"
- Out-bound Saturday, August 13 Near the Kan-Etsu Expressway Higashimatsuyama IC: Peak time 13:00 → 7 o'clock
- Out-bound Sunday, August 14 Near Tohoku Expressway Iwafune JCT: Peak time 13:00 → 8 o'clock
- Out-bound Sunday, August 14 Near the Kan-Etsu Expressway Higashimatsuyama IC: Peak time 13:00 → 8 o'clock
- In-bound Sunday, August 14 Near Tohoku Expressway Kamikochi SA: Peak time 13:00 → 17:00
- In-bound Monday, August 15 Near Tohoku Expressway Kamikochi SA: Peak time 13:00 → 15:00
- Out-bound Saturday, August 20 Near Tohoku Expressway Iwafune JCT: Transit time 20 minutes normal time → 25 minutes
- Out-bound August 20th (Sat) Near Kan-Etsu Expressway Takasaka SA: Required transit time 25 minutes → 20 minutes
July 15, 2011
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) summarized traffic congestion prediction and countermeasures due to traffic congestion during the Obon season [August 10 (Wed)-21 (Sun): 12 days].
1 Request for distributed use
- This traffic congestion forecast is based on the past Bon period when the special holiday discount (up to 1,000 yen in rural areas) was not applied, and the traffic conditions such as the Tohoku region free measure started on June 20.
- The number of traffic jams that occur during the Obon season (10 km or more at peak time) is 105, the same number as the previous year's 105, and a decrease of -30 times from the 135 last year.
41 times Out-bound line: +7 times (34 times last year), 64 times In-bound line: ▲7 times (71 times last year) *Last year (H22.8.11-8.22: 12 days) - Congestion trend of Bon time, the Out-bound-ray August 12 (Friday) to 13 (Saturday), In-bound line has predicted that traffic jam on August 14 (Sunday) to 15 days (month) frequently occurs .. [Traffic occurrence tendency is as shown below]
- Prediction of the longest congestion in NEXCO EAST [Congestion with a maximum congestion length of 30 km or more Attachment 1 [PDF:546KB]]
Out-bound
: Saturday, August 13 Near Tohoku Expressway Yaita North Parking Area (Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture) About 40km
: August 13 (Sat) Near Kan-Etsu Expressway Higashimatsuyama Interchange (Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture) About 40 km - In-bound: August 15 (Monday) Near Kamikawachi Service Area in Tohoku Expressway (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture) About 45km
- In the Tohoku region, unexpected congestion may occur due to the free measures. Please check the latest road conditions before using the Expressway.
*The number of traffic congestion forecasts is counted on the day when the traffic congestion peaks.
| Number of traffic jams | 2011 (forecast) (H23.8.10 ~ 21) | 2010 (results) (H22.8.11 ~ 22) | 2009 (results) (H21.8.12 ~ 23) | 2008 (results)* (H20.8.13 ~ 24) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10km or more | 105 times | 105 times | 135 times | 78 times |
*Before special holiday discount (up to 1,000 yen in rural areas) is applied
2 Plan for congestion measures
During the Obon season, we will open the main rest facilities where congestion is expected. Attachment 2 [PDF: 114KB] It is summarized in.
Please note that other rest facilities are expected to be more crowded than usual.
In addition, regarding the rest facility where we plan to secure large car parking Attachment 3 [PDF: 113KB] Please use it for an efficient drive plan as it is summarized in.
In the Tohoku region, congestion is expected to increase significantly at some toll gates due to the toll-free measures, so we will strengthen measures at the toll gates. In addition, we ask for the cooperation of customers to prepare certificates in advance so that they can pass through the toll gate smoothly.
We will implement the following measures to prevent congestion during the Obon season. Attachment 4 [PDF: 480KB]
- In-bound speed decrease caution in slope, etc.
- Arrangement of parking lot organizers at rest facilities
- Calling attention to the rear end of a traffic jam
- Installation of temporary toilet
- Secure parking for large vehicles
～Notice～
Traffic information provision service "Drive traffic: popular name DraTra" [Attachment 5] [PDF: 1.1MB]
Expressway traffic information service is a PC version information site "DraTra" (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/), mobile phone version information site "DraTra" (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/).
In addition to real-time traffic information, various information such as traffic congestion prediction information is posted by each information site "DraTra", so please use it.
In addition, NEXCO EAST information site [DraPla] (http://www.driveplaza.com) Provides Expressway toll and SA/PA information, so please use it together.
- Most troubles can be prevented by checking before driving!
- Wear a seat belt even in the back seat! (Must wear)
- Refuel and toilet early! Take a moderate break and drive safely!
- Make sure that you have not forgotten to insert the ETC card or that it is not completely inserted!
- The ETC lane slows down to less than 20km/h, enters, then slows down to pass!
For ETC cars, insert the ETC card into the ETC lane, and for cars other than ETC cars Stop at the toll gate Please pass by. The usage method is the same for both free and paid usage. Let's keep safe speed! Slow down just before the curve or JCT! - Be careful of a rear-end collision at the end of a traffic jam!
- Recently, falling objects are increasing. Check the cargo before departure, pay attention to the speed, and the distance between vehicles!
- Should an accident or malfunction occur, immediately evacuate to a safe place and make an emergency call!
- Abnormality of road is road emergency dial "# 9910] To report!
~ Keep the rules and manners and drive comfortably! ~
- Stop sudden lane changes, so let's stop!
- When parking with SA/PA, park correctly at the designated place!
- The shoulder is a place for emergencies. Even if you are in a traffic jam, don't drive on the shoulders!
- The passing lane is the lane for overtaking. When you finish passing, go to the driving lane!
- Do not litter your garbage while driving!
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