1 Congestion prediction

Every year on the Expressway the Tohoku region during the Golden Week period, traffic is congested due to the concentration of passengers heading to leisure areas.This traffic congestion forecast is based on the increase in traffic volume due to special holiday discounts. doing.

(1) Prediction of congestion
Because many holidays continue in the latter half of this year's Golden Week, Out-bound May 2 days for line (Saturday) to 3 (Sun.), In-bound May 4 days for line (Monday) to 6 days (water) To Congestion of 10 km or more is predicted Will be done.

[Locations where traffic congestion of 10 km or more is expected (see attached figure [PDF: 234KB])]

Congestion frequency: 14 times (8 Out-bound lines, 6 In-bound lines)

[Results from last year (reference)]
During the Golden Week period of last year [12 days from April 25 (Fri) to May 6 (Tue) 2008], traffic congestion of 10 km or more occurred once on the Tohoku Expressway (1 Out-bound line, 0 In-bound line) It has occurred.

[Congestion prediction method]
Congestion prediction takes into account traffic trends due to special holiday discounts that started on Saturday, March 28, and based on past traffic congestion (years with similar or similar day arrangements) and changes in traffic volume We exclude traffic jams caused by unusual events such as traffic and traffic closures, and predict the date and time and place of traffic jams by considering the date of the event.

The forecast does not consider unpredictable events such as accidents and road closures.

(2) Congestion prediction at interchange (IC) exit
During Golden Week, it is expected that the nearest IC exits will be crowded, as the number of customers heading for events such as cherry blossoms and leisure spots will be concentrated.

When congestion occurs at the IC exit, we are trying to alleviate the congestion by opening the toll booth exit lane and arranging guides to guide traffic. (SA) ・Parking area (PA) highway information terminals and electronic display boards inform you of road conditions, so please check before using the IC before or after using the IC. Please.

[IC expected to be crowded (See attached figure [PDF:234KB])]

2 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Branch

• During the Golden Week period of this year, the usage trend is expected to be different from the usual year due to the long traffic congestion centering on 5 consecutive holidays and the effect of special holiday discounts, and congestion will occur even in places where there is no congestion this year. In some cases, traffic conditions may change significantly due to accidents and weather.
  Please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla" etc.
• Expressway main congestion, the In-bound speed is reduced to within the vehicle is not aware of at the point that approaches the slope, distance to the subsequent car that shrinks will occur in the opportunity.
  In such areas, "low speed warning" will be displayed, and in areas where there is a lot of traffic congestion, "rear collision warning" will be displayed by means of an electronic display panel. Please check the contents and cooperate with traffic congestion relief and safe driving.
• If you see a traffic jam ahead, please turn on the hazard lamp and cooperate with the following car to prevent a rear-end collision accident.
• Please check if you have forgotten to insert the ETC card or if it is not completely inserted, then slow down the ETC lane to 20 km/h or less, enter, and drive slowly.
• Most troubles can be prevented by inspecting the vehicle before driving.
  Also, please refuel and take a rest as soon as possible before taking a safe drive.
• If you find an abnormality on the road, use the emergency road dial " #9910 " to immediately evacuate to a safe place and call the emergency phone if an accident or breakdown occurs.
• Wear seat belts in all seats, including the back seats (mandatory from June 1, 2008).

3 Traffic jam information

NEXCO EAST /Central Japan/West Japan, we have created a nationwide version of the “Traffic Forecast Guide” that displays traffic congestion forecasts in an easy-to-understand manner. It will be distributed at the information corner of SA and each management office of NEXCO EAST.

We also provide information on our Expressway information site "DraPla", so please use it when planning your trip.

• Leaflet
  "Traffic Forecast" (Distributed at SA etc. of NEXCO EAST)
• computer
  "Traffic forecast calendar" (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/map.html?t=p&pmode=cal)
  * Expressway information site "DraPla" (http://www.driveplaza.com/) Can also be accessed.
• mobile phone
  "Traffic forecast calendar" (http://calendar.driveplaza.com/mobile/)
  * You can also access it from the Expressway information site "DraPla Mobile" (http://m.driveplaza.com/).
• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
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• Other
  In the major SA and PA in the Tohoku region, "Driving Weather Ch" broadcasts useful information for driving such as weather forecasts and points to note when driving.

Please note that the road conditions may change due to accidents, weather, etc., so please check the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, Highway Telephone etc. for road traffic information on the day of use.