[E51] Higashi-Kanto Expressway inbound and outbound lanes, Ibaraki Airport Kita IC to Ibarakimachi JCT
Nighttime road closure notice

October 21st (Monday) to October 30th (Wednesday) from 8pm to 6am each day
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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September 20 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Mito Management Office

NEXCO EAST The Mito Management Office (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture) will be closed at night for pavement repair work and road maintenance work from the Ibaraki Airport North Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") to the Ibaraki Town Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") on the E51 Higashi-Kanto Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Higashi-Kanto Expressway") upper and lower lines.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time when you go out.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section:
    Higashi-Kanto Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Ibaraki Airport Kita IC to Ibarakimachi JCT
  2. Image image of closed section
    • Attached to each line E51 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    October 21st (Monday) to October 30th (Wednesday) 2024
    [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    October 31st (Thursday) - November 12th (Tuesday) 2024
    [Excluding weekends and holidays]
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Kanto Construction Regulations) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision to carry out construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter) etc. around 5:00 pm on the day of construction.

2. Detour

Please refer to Attachment-1 [PDF: 330KB] for detours.
Due to the detour, the required time will be longer, so please leave with plenty of time.

3. Regarding transit adjustments due to suspension of traffic

 通行止めにより高速道路を一旦流出し、通行止め区間を迂回して、再流入して順方向に乗り継がれるお客さまには、ご利用区間に応じて通行料金を調整する「乗継調整」を実施します。(別紙-2【PDF:154KB】参照)

Transfer IC

Closed place Outflow designation IC Re-inflow IC
[Higashi Kanto Expressway] (In-bound line)
Ibaraki Town JCT⇒Ibaraki Airport North IC
[Kita Kanto Expressway (*1) /Higashi Mito Expressway]
(Westbound) Mito Minami IC, Ibarakicho Higashi IC
(Eastbound) Tomobe IC, Ibarakimachi Nishi IC

[Joban Expressway] (※2)
(In-bound) Mito IC
(Out-bound) Tomobe SA Smart IC, Iwama IC
[Higashi Kanto Expressway]
(In-bound line) Ibaraki Airport North IC
[Higashi Kanto Expressway] (Out-bound line)
Ibaraki Airport North IC ⇒ Ibaraki JCT
[Higashi Kanto Expressway]
(Out-bound line) Ibaraki Airport North IC
[Kita Kanto Expressway/Higashi Mito Expressway]
(Westbound) Ibarakimachi Nishi IC, Tomobe IC, Kasama Nishi IC
(Eastbound) Ibarakimachi Higashi IC, Mito Minami IC, Mito Oarai IC

[Joban Expressway]
(In-bound) Tomobe SA Smart IC, Iwama IC,
Ishioka Omitama Smart IC, Chiyoda Ishioka IC
(Out-bound) Mito IC, Mito Kita Smart IC, Naka IC
  1. Kita Kanto Expressway... Kita-Kanto Expressway
  2. Joban Expressway ・ ・ ・ Joban Expressway

How to use transit adjustment

ETC customers
  • Customers using ETC are asked to use radio to drive through the designated exit interchange and also at the re-entering interchange.
    (ETC vehicles will not be issued a "Transfer Certificate.")
  • 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.''
Common to ETC and cash customers
  • If the suspension of traffic is released after the outflow designated IC is released, the fare will be adjusted even if it is re-introduced from the IC (including the outflow designated IC) in the closed road section in the forward direction.

Four. Construction overview

We will carry out pavement repair work and road maintenance work at Ibaraki Airport North IC ~ Ibaraki Town JCT in Higashi-Kanto Expressway. The section where this work is to be carried out is one lane on each side, and since it is not possible to carry out construction under normal lane regulations, it is necessary to close the road and carry out the work.
Therefore, in order to minimize inconvenience to customers, we will close the road at night on weekdays when traffic is low, and carry out construction intensively and efficiently. This is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Pavement repair work work status photo Pavement repair work Work status caption image
Road maintenance work - Work status photos Road maintenance work - Image of work status caption

Five. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Advance notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.
  • 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
    Road traffic information can be obtained with VICS-compatible onboard equipment such as car navigation.
  • 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) Road closures and weather information
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