[C4] Notice of night lamp closure of Ken-o Expressway

~We will carry out pavement repair work~

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November 6, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kazo management office

NEXCO EAST Kazo Management Office (Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture) is carrying out pavement repair work at the Kawajima Interchange (hereinafter referred to as ``IC'') on the C4 Ken-o Expressway (hereinafter referred to as ``Ken Ken-O Road''). In order to do so, lights will be closed at night.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time to spare when you go out.

1. Closed location and date and time

  1. Closed location:
    The following lamps of Ken-O Road IC
  2. number Road name Closed point period Attachment
    C4
    Ken-O Road
    [Kawashima IC]
    From the inner loop (towards Tsukuba)
    draining exit lamp
    November 20th (Monday) 9pm to 5am the next morning Document 1 [PDF: 195KB]
    [Kawashima IC]
    To the outer loop (towards Tsukuba)
    inflow entrance ramp
    November 21st (Tuesday) 9pm to 5am the next morning Material 2 [PDF: 195KB]
    Image of closed area
    Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
    • Attached to each line C4 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
    • In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to an alternate date.
      Please see the attached document [PDF: 289KB] for backup dates and detours in case of postponement.
    • The decision to carry out construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter) etc. around 5:00 pm on the day of construction.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    November 20th (Monday) and 21st (Tuesday), 2020
    From 21:00 pm each day to 5:00 pm the next morning
    Preparation day:
    November 22nd (Wednesday), 24th (Friday), 27th (Monday), 28th (Tuesday), 2020
    From 21:00 pm each day to 5:00 pm the next morning
Image of date and time

2. Construction overview

Pavement repair work will be carried out due to damage to the road surface such as steps at the entrance/exit ramp of Ken-O Road.
As the construction work cannot be carried out under normal lane restrictions, it is necessary to close the ramp. Therefore, in order to minimize the inconvenience to customers, the ramp will be closed on weekday nights when traffic is light, and construction will be carried out intensively and efficiently. This work is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo of Kawashima IC pavement damage Kawashima IC pavement damage status caption image
Pavement repair work Work image photo Pavement repair work Image of caption for work image diagram

3. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(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
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on official X (formerly Twitter) and LINE accounts.
    [X (old Twitter)]
    "NEXCO EAST (Kanto)" (@e_nexco_kanto) Real-time traffic information
    “NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations)” (@e_nexco_kanto_k) Decision to implement construction regulations
    [LINE]
    "NEXCO EAST" (@e-nexco) Road closures and weather information
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