[E4] Tohoku Expressway Kawaguchi JCT and
[C4] Kuki Shiraoka JCT Ken-o Expressway
Nighttime ramp closure notice

~Congestion prevention works will be carried out~

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  • Notice of nighttime ramp closures at [E4] Tohoku Expressway Kawaguchi JCT and [C4] Ken-o Expressway Kuki Shiraoka JCT

 C4首都圏中央連絡自動車道 久喜白岡JCT夜間ランプ閉鎖について、全3日(実施日7/16(火)~7/18(木))を予定しておりましたが、天候不良による工事工程見直しにより、全4日に変更となりました。
 残り3日(7/18(木)現在)につきましては、7/18(木)、予備日の7/19(金)・7/22(月)に実施予定となります。
 ご迷惑をお掛けしますが、ご理解、ご協力をお願いいたします。

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June 21 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Kazo Management Office

NEXCO EAST Kazo Management Office (Tohoku Expressway City, Saitama Prefecture) will be closing ramps at night to carry out congestion prevention work at Kawaguchi Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") on the E4 Tohoku Expressway Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Ken-O Road") and Kuki Shiraoka JCT on the C4 Ken-o Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Ken-O Expressway").
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing yourself plenty of time when heading out.

1. Closed location and date and time

number Road name Closed point period Attachment
E4
Tohoku Expressway
[Kawaguchi JCT]
From Tohoku Expressway Expressway (In-bound) to the Outer Ring Road (inner loop)
Ramp entering from Utsunomiya to Oizumi
and
From Tohoku Expressway Expressway (In-bound) to the Outer Ring Road (outer loop)
Ramp entering from (Utsunomiya to Misato)
Monday, July 8
9pm to 5am the next morning
Document 1 [PDF: 375KB]
C4
Ken-O Road
[Kuki Shiraoka JCT]
From Ken-O Road outer loop to Tohoku Expressway In-bound
Ramp entering from Tsurugashima towards Tokyo
and
From Ken-O Road outer loop to Tohoku Expressway Out-bound
(From Tsurugashima to Utsunomiya)
July 16th (Tue) - July 18th (Thu)
Every night from 9pm to 5am the next morning
Document 2 [PDF: 448KB]
  • The designations such as E4 and C4 attached to each route indicate the route numbers (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the backup day.
    Please refer to the attached document [PDF: 735KB] for information on 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.
Image of date and time

2. Construction overview

Tohoku Expressway Traffic congestion countermeasure work will be implemented on the ramps from Kawaguchi JCT to the outer ring road and from Ken-O Road Kuki Shiraoka JCT to Tohoku Expressway. As shown in the diagram below, colored pavement will be paved before the turnouts to facilitate smoother travel.
Since the construction work cannot be carried out with the normal lane restrictions, it is necessary to close the ramp for the work. Therefore, in order to minimize inconvenience to customers, the ramp will be closed during the nighttime on weekdays when traffic volume is low, so that the work can be carried out in an intensive and efficient manner. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

Image of Kawaguchi JCT congestion countermeasures Image of a caption for the Kawaguchi JCT congestion relief project
Image of Kuki Shiraoka JCT congestion countermeasures Image of the caption for the Kuki Shiraoka JCT congestion countermeasures

3. Detour

Please refer to Document 1 [PDF: 375KB] and Document 2 [PDF: 448KB] for information on detours.

4. Transfer arrangements due to the closure

Regarding "transfer adjustments," which adjust tolls according to the section used when vehicles exit Expressway due to a closure, detour around the closed section, and then re-enter and transfer, 1) transfer adjustments will not be implemented for the closure of Kawaguchi JCT Tohoku Expressway. 2) transfer adjustments will be implemented for the closure of Kuki Shiraoka JCT Ken-O Road. (See Document 2 [PDF: 448KB])

Closed point Outflow designation IC Re-inflow IC
Kuki Shiraoka JCT
[Ken-O Road] Outer loop ⇒ [Tohoku Expressway] In-bound
(From Tsurugashima towards Tokyo)
[Ken-O Road]
Shiraoka Shobu IC, Okegawa Kano IC
[Tohoku Expressway] In-bound
Iwatsuki IC, Urawa IC,
Hasuda Smart IC (ETC only) (Vehicle length limit: 12m or less)
Kuki Shiraoka JCT
[Ken-O Road] Outer loop ⇒ [Tohoku Expressway] Out-bound
(From Tsurugashima towards Utsunomiya)
[Ken-O Road]
Shiraoka Shobu IC, Okegawa Kano IC
[Tohoku Expressway] Out-bound line
Kuki IC, Kazo IC, Hanyu IC

How to use transit adjustment

ETC customers

  • For customers using ETC, please drive wirelessly at designated outflow ICs, and also wirelessly drive at re-inflow ICs. (Transfer 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 such as cash

  • Customers paying with cash, etc. should receive a "transfer certificate" at the outflow designated IC, then take a "transit ticket" at the re-inflow IC, and then take the "transition certificate" at the toll booth where they pay the toll for the first time. Please hand over your ``book'' and ``traffic ticket.''

Five. 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.

(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) Judgment on implementation of construction regulations
    [LINE]
    “NEXCO EAST” (@e-nexco) Weather information and road closures
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