[E4] Tohoku Expressway [E50] Kita Kanto Expressway Tochigi Tsuga JCT Night Lamp Closed

From Monday, April 6th to Thursday, April 9th, every day from 22:00 to 4:00 the next day-We will replace the signboards-

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March 23, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Utsunomiya Management Office

NEXCO EAST Utsunomiya Administration Office (Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture) E4 Tohoku Expressway (hereinafter "Tohoku Expressway") and E50 Kita-Kanto Expressway (“North Kanto Road”) Tochigi Tsuga Junction (“JCT”) lamps will be closed at night to replace the signboards.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you may have some time when you go out.

1 Closed place and date

(1) Closed place

[1] North Kanto Expressway (westbound) From Mito direction Tohoku Expressway (In-bound line) Tokyo / Takasaki ramp

[2] North Kanto Expressway (westbound) Mito direction Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound line) Fukushima direction ramp

[3] Tohoku Expressway (In-bound line) From Fukushima towards Kitakanto Expressway (to the east) towards Mito

【Four】 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound line) Ramp heading from Tokyo / Takasaki towards Kita Kanto Expressway (to the east) towards Mito

Image of closed area
  • Attached to each line E4 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.

(2) Date and time

Implementation date:

[1] 2020 Monday, April 6 from 22:00 pm to 4:00 the next morning

[2] 2020 Tuesday, April 7 from 22:00 pm to 4:00 the next morning

[3] 2020 Wednesday, April 8 From 22:00 pm to 4:00 the next morning

【Four】 2020 Thursday, April 9, from 22:00 pm to 4:00 the next morning

Preparation day:

2020 From April 13 (Mon) to April 16 (Thu) each day from 22:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Image of date and time

  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision on the construction will be made on Twitter etc. at 17:00 on the day.

2 Detour

When detouring, [Attachment-1] [PDF: 494KB] Please refer to.

Detours will increase the time required, so please take time to go out.

3 Regarding transfer adjustment due to lamp closure

For passengers who flow out of the Expressway due to the lamp closure, bypass the closed section, re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, we carry out "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used To do. ( [Attachment-2] [PDF: 483KB] reference)

  • Transfer designated IC
Closed point Outflow designation IC Re-inflow designated IC
[1] North Kanto Expressway (Westbound)
⇒ Tohoku Expressway (In-bound line)
For Tokyo and Takasaki
[North Kanto Road] (To the west)
Toga IC, Mibu IC
[Tohoku Expressway] (In-bound line)
Tochigi IC, Sano SA Smart IC * 1 , Sano Fujioka IC
Tatebayashi IC
[North Kanto Road] (To the west)
Sano Danuma IC, Ashikaga IC
[2] North Kanto Expressway (Westbound)
⇒ Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound line)
[North Kanto Road] (To the west)
Toga IC, Mibu IC
[Tohoku Expressway] (Out-bound line)
Kanuma IC, Utsunomiya IC, Kamikawachi Smart IC * 1
Yaita IC
[3] Tohoku Expressway (In-bound line)
⇒ North Kanto Expressway (to the east)
[Tohoku Expressway] (In-bound line)
Kanuma IC, Utsunomiya IC
[North Kanto Expressway] (To the East)
Toga IC, Mibu IC, Utsunomiya Uekawa Mikawa IC
【Four】 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound line)
For Tokyo and Takasaki
⇒ North Kanto Expressway (to east)
[Tohoku Expressway] (Out-bound line)
Tochigi IC, Sano SA Smart IC * 1
Sano Fujioka IC
[North Kanto Expressway] (To the East)
Sano Danuma IC
[North Kanto Expressway] (To the East)
Toga IC, Mibu IC, Utsunomiya Uekawa Mikawa IC
  • 1 Smart Interchange (Limited to ETC vehicles 12m or less in length)

◆ How to use transit adjustment

<< ETC customers >>
  • Customers using ETC should wirelessly drive outflow designated ICs, and also wirelessly reinflow designated ICs. (Transit certificates are not issued for ETC vehicles.)
  • ETC time zone discount will be applied, considering the transited journey as one. Toll charges are adjusted at the time of billing, so they may differ from those displayed at the toll gate.
  • Insert the same ETC card for all journeys and pass through the ETC lane at the tollgate.
<< Customers for cash, etc. >>
  • Customers who pay by cash, etc. should receive the "passage certificate" at the outflow designated IC, and then get the "passport" at the re-inflow designated IC, and then make the "transfer" at the toll booth that pays the fare first. Please give us your "certificate" and "passport".

4 Construction overview

Tohoku Expressway ・ At the Tochigi Tsuga JCT in Kita-Kanto Expressway, we will carry out a sign board replacement work to number the sign boards. When performing construction work, it is necessary to perform work with the lamps closed because construction is not possible under normal lane regulations. Therefore, to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, we will close the lamps during the nights of weekdays when traffic is low, and implement construction intensively and efficiently.

Since this work is necessary to use the Expressway safely and comfortably, we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Information sign board Current status image Image after replacement

5 How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting
  • Notice signs and posters will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities in the surrounding area.
  • Post banners on overpass bridges on Expressway.
(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out
  • NEXCO EAST Customer Center (operated by a 24-hour operator)
    ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024
    またはTEL:03-5338-7524 (令和2年4月よりTEL:03-5308-2424
  • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "DraTra "
    [PC]
    [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
  • NEXCO EAST website "Construction regulation information"
    From the "Expressway users" tag " Construction regulation information Please select and see.
  • Road traffic information from Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC)
    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。
    全国・関東甲信越情報 050-3369-6600
    栃木情報 050-3369-6609
    【PC】
  • Highway telephone (Provides the latest information updated every 5 minutes for 24 hours)
    宇都宮局 028-665-1620
    (携帯・PHS短縮ダイヤル #8162
(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway
  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    Road information is provided on the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
* Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto ) Also distributes information.
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