Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
Peak of congestion, Out-bound line on December 29 (Tuesday) 30 days (water), In-bound-ray January 3 (Sun)
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November 27, 2015
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 [Saturday, December 26, 2015-Monday, January 4, 2016] Is summarized.
Please use the traffic jam prediction information, Spacious travel plans Please stand up and go out.
1 Congestion prediction
On the Expressway Tohoku region, traffic is concentrated for customers who spend their year-end and New Year holidays in their hometowns, Congestion of 10 km or more will not occur due to traffic concentration I predict.
[Congestion results last year (reference)]
During the year-end and New Year period of last year [12 days from December 24, 2014 (Wednesday) to January 4, 2015 (Sunday)], congestion of 10 km or more is twice in the Out-bound direction and once in the In-bound direction. It happened three times, but both were due to the accident and the accident sight of the oncoming lane.
| road | Direction | Date | Peak hours | Maximum traffic length | Traffic congestion (From the first side to the last side) | Cause | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohoku Expressway | Out-bound line | December 30 (Tue) | About 15:54 | 10.3km | Yabuki IC-Shirakawa IC | accident | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Tohoku Expressway | Out-bound line | Saturday, January 3 | Around 16:22 | 12.2km | Fukushima Iizaka IC-Nihonmatsu IC | accident | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Saturday, January 3 | Around 16:44 | 12.8km | Fukushima Nishi IC-Shiraishi IC | Oncoming traffic accident sight | Fukushima Prefecture |
≪Congestion prediction method≫
Congestion prediction takes into account traffic trends and excludes congestion caused by unusual events such as accidents and traffic closures based on past congestion records and changes in traffic volume, and predicts the date and time and place of congestion occurrence. ..
2 Major rest facilities where congestion is expected
During the year-end and New Year holidays, congestion is expected at the 25 rest facilities shown in the table below.
(Attachment 2 [PDF:181KB] 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 | ||
| Joban Expressway | In-bound line | Minamisou Bakajima SA | |
| Out-bound line | Minamisou Bakajima SA | ||
| Miyagi | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Sugo PA, Chojahara SA |
| Out-bound line | Sugo PA | ||
| Joban Expressway | In-bound line | Bird Sea PA | |
| Out-bound line | Bird Sea PA | ||
| Iwate | Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Maesawa SA |
| Out-bound line | Maesawa SA |
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: 185KB] 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 | 5 places | |
| In order to prevent a collision with the tail of a traffic jam, a warning sign will be installed. | 13 places |
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| 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 | 25 places 677 people/day | Attachment 2 [PDF: 181KB] reference Attachment 4 [PDF: 58KB] 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 departure.
[Traffic prediction information]- computer
"Traffic forecast calendar" (Attachment 5 [PDF: 620KB] reference)
* Expressway information site" DraPla "You can also access from. - Smartphone/cellphone
"Traffic forecast calendar" (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/) (Attachment 5 [PDF: 620KB] reference)
smartphone
* Expressway information site" DraPla "You can also access from.
Mobile phone (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/yosoku_cal.html)
- computer
"Drive traffic" (Attachment 6 [PDF: 2.0MB] reference)
On the map screen, you can see the traffic information (driving route, etc.) of the Expressway and the charge and SA/PA information.
"Road Traffic Information Now! !! ]
* (Public interest) Japan Road Traffic Information Center HP - Smartphone/cellphone
"Drive traffic" (Attachment 6 [PDF: 2.0MB] reference)
smartphone
Mobile phone (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
* You can see the traffic information (driving route, etc.) of the Expressway and the charge and SA/PA information. - 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。 - （公財）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.
5 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office
[Before going out]- Tohoku Expressway winter studless tire Please make sure your winter equipment such as.
- Expressway the Tohoku region in winter may be subject to speed restrictions and traffic closures depending on weather conditions. Check the road conditions before going out, Spacious travel plans Please stand up and go out.
- Before using the Expressway Remaining gasoline Or Tire pressure Such as Prior inspection Carry out the following to prevent troubles on the Expressway. Also, Falling object prevention Because of the Fixing luggage Please check.
- Expressway winter should be on the safe side. Make sure you have enough distance, Please keep in mind to drive safely.
- Expressway Including the back seat Wear seat belts at all seats Is required by law. Please be sure to wear it.
- Refueling Or toilet Before using the Expressway Rest facility in front of traffic jam section As much as possible Please finish as soon as possible.
- Night driving Or Long-time operation Will tend to accumulate fatigue. In order to prevent accidents such as drowsiness, SA etc. Using Moderate break Take Attention to safe driving please.
- Within traffic jam section In Prevents rear-end collisions In order to do so, if you see a traffic jam ahead, Turn on the hazard lamp Please cooperate and signal the following vehicle.
- By any chance Accident or breakdown If this happens, install the triangular stop plate and then Outside the guardrail Immediately evacuate to a safe place such as emergency phone Or mobile phone Please contact us by Road emergency dial when calling with a mobile phone 『 #9910 ] Please contact us. Abnormalities on the road I found a falling object Even road emergency dial 『 #9910 ] Please contact us.
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