[E49] Ban-etsu Ban-Etsu Expressway (between Aizuwakamatsu IC and Niigata Chuo JCT) up and down line
Implementation of nighttime closure

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

PDF version 【PDF: 948KB】

NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata City) and Tohoku Regional Head Office (Miyagino-ku, Sendai City) are located between the E49 Ban-Ban-Etsu Expressway Aizu Wakamatsu Interchange (IC) and Niigata Chuo Junction (JCT). We will close the road at night due to pavement repair work in the two-way traffic section.
When you go out, please leave with plenty of time, and when you drive, please detour to National Highway No. 49 etc.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers using the Expressway, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation as it is a closed road necessary for the safe and comfortable use of the Expressway. ..

1. Closed section

[1] Between Yasuda IC on the Ban-Ban-Etsu Expressway and Niigata Chuo JCT (upper and lower lines)
[2] Between Ban-etsu Ban-Etsu Expressway Nishiaizu IC and Yasuda IC (upper and lower lines)
[3] Between Ban-Ban-Etsu Expressway Nishiaizu IC and Tsugawa IC (upper and lower lines)
[4] Between Ban-etsu Ban-Etsu Expressway Aizubange IC and Nishiaizu IC (upper and lower lines)
[5] Between Ban-Ban-Etsu Expressway Aizuwakamatsu IC and Aizubange IC (upper and lower lines)
Attachment-1 [PDF: 762KB]

(Location map)

2. Closed date and time

• [1] Yasuda IC-Niigata Chuo JCT (upper and lower lines)
  • May 16th (Monday) to 20th (Friday), 4th year of Reiwa
    Every night from 20:00 to 6:00 the next day
  • [Preliminary day: May 23 (Monday) -May 27 (Friday)]
• [2] Nishiaizu IC-Yasuda IC (upper and lower lines)
  • May 30th (Monday) -June 3rd (Friday), 4th year of Reiwa
    Every night from 20:00 to 6:00 the next day
  • [Preliminary day: June 6th (Monday) to 10th (Friday)]
• [3] Nishiaizu IC-Tsugawa IC (upper and lower lines)
  • June 6th (Monday) to June 16th (Thursday), 4th year of Reiwa
    Every night from 20:00 to 6:00 the next day
  • [Preliminary day: June 17th (Friday) to 24th (Friday)]
• [4] Aizu Sakashita IC-Nishiaizu IC (upper and lower lines)
  • June 27th (Monday) -July 1st (Friday), 4th year of Reiwa
    Every night from 20:00 to 6:00 the next day
  • [Preliminary day: July 4th (Monday) to 7th (Thursday)]
• [5] Aizuwakamatsu IC-Aizubange IC (upper and lower lines)
  • July 8th (Friday) to 14th (Thursday), 4th year of Reiwa
    Every night from 20:00 to 6:00 the next day
  • [Preliminary day: July 19th (Tuesday) to 22nd (Friday)]

• The night traffic will be closed from 20:00 to 6:00 the next day on weekdays.
  (Friday night work will be done until 6 am on Saturday)
• It may be canceled depending on the weather, so please check the latest information from websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway.

3. Detour

National Highway No. 49, etc. (Attachment-1 [PDF: 762KB])

Four. Construction content

Ban-Etsu Expressway Expressway Aizuwakamatsu IC to Niigata Chuo JCT, and construct, inspect, and clean the tunnel equipment in the simple median strip section.

Five. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

Attachment-2 [PDF: 478KB]

For customers who temporarily flow out of the Expressway due to nighttime closure, bypass the closed section, and transfer in the same direction again, we will perform "transfer adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used.

6. How to obtain traffic information

• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  It provides real-time road traffic information.
  【address】
  PC / smartphone version https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  Mobile version https://m.drivetraffic.jp/
• "DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  PC / smartphone version https://www.driveplaza.com/
  Mobile version https://m.driveplaza.com/
• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
  24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
  【電話番号】
  0570-024-024　または　03-5308-2424
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）
  【アドレス】
  http://www.jartic.or.jp/
  【電話番号】
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666（携帯短縮ダイヤル　#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。
  福島情報　050-3369-6607
  新潟情報　050-3369-6615
  東北地方高速情報　050-3369-6761
  新潟地方高速情報　050-3369-6765
• Highway radio
  Broadcasting sections are guided by signs on the Expressway.
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
• Highway Information Terminal
  Wide-area road traffic information is notified on the monitor screen installed in SA / PA.
• NEXCO EAST Official Twitter
  We send information on traffic congestion, traffic closures, driving and travel in Niigata and Tohoku regions.
  • "NEXCO EAST (Niigata)" (@e_nexco_niigata)
  • "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)