Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period
[Tohoku region version]
Peak of congestion, Out-bound line on December 28 (Saturday), 30 days (month), In-bound line 3 (Friday), 4 (Saturday)
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- Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
November 29, 2013
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Aoba Ward, Sendai City) Congestion prediction due to traffic concentration on Expressway in the Tohoku region during the year-end and New Year period [Thursday, December 26, 2013 to Sunday, January 5, 2014] Is summarized.
Please use the traffic congestion prediction information and make a leisurely travel plan such as avoiding traffic congestion by decentralizing the use of Expressway before and after the day or time when traffic congestion is predicted.
1 Congestion prediction
On the Tohoku Expressway, traffic is concentrated for customers who spend their New Year in their hometown, Congestion of 10 km or more will not occur due to traffic concentration I predict.
[Results of traffic jam last year (reference)]
During the year-end and New Year period of last year [12 days from Wednesday, December 26, 2012 to Sunday, January 6, 2013], traffic congestion of 10 km or more due to the accident was 0 in the Out-bound direction and 0 in the In-bound direction. It happened once in total.
| Road name | Direction | Date | Peak hours | Maximum traffic length | Traffic congestion (From the first side to the last side) |
Cause | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | January 3 (Thursday) | About 17:28 | 12.1km | Hanamaki IC-Morioka Minami IC | Accident and Traffic concentration |
Iwate Prefecture |
* "IC" stands for interchange.
2 Major rest facilities where congestion is expected
During the year-end and New Year holidays, it is expected that the 26 rest facilities in the table below will be congested.
( Attachment 1 [PDF: 206KB] reference)
| Prefecture | Route | Rest facility where congestion is expected | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma PA, Kagamiishi PA, Azumi PA, Adachi Tara SA, Fukushima Matsukawa PA, Azuma PA, Kunimi SA |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma PA, Kagamiishi PA, Azumi PA, Adachi Tara SA, Fukushima Matsukawa PA, Azuma PA, Kunimi SA | ||
| Ban-Etsu Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | ||
| Miyagi | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Sugo PA, Tsurusu PA, Chojahara SA, Kanari PA |
| Out-bound line | Sugo PA, Tsurusu PA, Chojahara SA, Kanari PA | ||
| Iwate | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Maesawa SA |
| Out-bound line | Maesawa SA |
* "SA" is an abbreviation for service area.
3 On-site congestion countermeasures
We are planning to implement the measures shown in the table below as a measure to prevent congestion on the Expressway during the year-end and New Year. (Attachment 3 [PDF: 196KB] reference)
| Items | Implementation content | Implementation quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measures on the Expressway main line | In-bound in order to slow down in the slope or the like to suppress the traffic congestion of the cause, will be installed and signs warning | 6 places | |
| In order to prevent a collision with the tail of a traffic jam, a warning sign will be installed. | 24 places | ||
| Brighten the lighting to prevent slowing down in the tunnel | ― | Implemented when there is a risk of traffic congestion | |
| Install a self-luminous pacemaker to alleviate traffic congestion | 2 places | Near Adachi Tara SA (Out-bound line) Fukushima Tunnel (In-bound line) |
|
| Measures at rest facilities (SA/PA) | In order to use the parking space properly at the rest facility, we will arrange a parking lot organizer | 26 places 730 people/day |
Attachment 1 [PDF: 206KB] reference Attachment 2 [PDF: 62KB] reference |
4 Providing traffic congestion information
In order to drive Expressway safely and comfortably, you can easily get the latest Expressway information (congestion status, road surface status, road status) etc. on your PC or mobile phone. Please use it before going out.
[Traffic prediction information]
- computer
"Traffic forecast calendar" (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/map.html?t=p&pmode=cal) (Attachment 4 [PDF: 240KB] reference)
* Expressway information site "DraPla" (http://www.driveplaza.com/) Can also be accessed. - Smartphone/cellphone
"Traffic forecast calendar" (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/prejam_map.html) (Attachment 4 [PDF: 240KB] reference)
* Expressway information site "DraPla" (http://www.driveplaza.com/) Can also be accessed.
Mobile phone (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/yosoku_cal.html)
[Status of traffic jam]
- computer
"Drive traffic" (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/) (Attachment 5 [PDF: 953KB] reference)
*On the map screen, you can see the traffic information (driving route, weather forecast) of the Expressway well as fare and SA/PA information.
"Road Traffic Information Now! !! 』(http://www.jartic.or.jp/)
* Japan Road Traffic Information Center HP - Smartphone/cellphone
"Drive traffic" (Attachment 5 [PDF: 953KB] reference)
smartphone(http://www.driveplaza.com)
Mobile phone (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
* You can see the traffic information (driving route, weather forecast) of the Expressway and information on charges and SA/PA. - NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
0570-024-024 （PHS・IP電話 03-5338-7524）
※24時間365日オペレーターが対応します。 - （財）日本道路交通情報センター
050-3369-6666（全国共通ダイヤル） - 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.
* Congestion conditions may change significantly due to accidents, weather conditions, etc., so please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla" etc. before departure.
5 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office
- For Expressway the Tohoku region in winter, make sure to keep winter equipment such as studless tires in a sufficient distance to ensure safe driving.
- Expressway the Tohoku region in winter may be subject to speed restrictions and traffic closures depending on weather conditions. Before going out, check the road conditions and make a comfortable travel plan before going out.
- Before using the Expressway check the amount of gasoline and tire pressure etc. in advance to prevent problems on the Expressway. Also, in order to prevent falling objects, please make sure that your luggage is fixed before departure.
- Please refuel and toilet as soon as possible before using the Expressway or at a rest facility in front of a traffic jam section.
- Fatigue tends to accumulate when driving at night or for long hours. In order to prevent accidents such as drowsiness, take appropriate breaks using SA etc. and try to drive safely.
- In the unlikely event of an accident or malfunction, install a triangular stop plate, immediately evacuate to a safe place such as outside the guardrail, and make a call using an emergency phone or mobile phone. When making a call using a mobile phone, use the road emergency dial "#9910 Please report to. Even if you find an abnormality on the road or a falling object, you can dial the road emergency dial "#9910 Please report to.
- Expressway, seat belts are legally required for all seats, including the back seats. Please be sure to wear it.
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