Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
Traffic volume of the peak, Out-bound line on December 29 (Thursday), In-bound-ray January 3 (Tuesday)
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- Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
November 25, 2016
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Aoba Ward, Sendai City) Congestion forecast due to traffic concentration on Expressway in the Tohoku region during the year-end and New Year period [Wednesday, December 28, 2016-Wednesday, January 4, 2017] Is summarized.
1 Congestion prediction
On the Expressway Tohoku region, traffic is concentrated in the hometown during the year-end and New Year holidays, but we predict that traffic congestion will not cause congestion of more than 10 km.
However, an accident may cause traffic congestion, so please drive safely. Also, when you go out, make sure you have winter equipment such as studless tires and use the Expressway information etc. to make a comfortable travel plan.
≪Congestion prediction method≫
Congestion prediction takes into account traffic trends, and based on past congestion records and changes in traffic volume, excludes congestion caused by unusual events such as accidents and traffic closures, and predicts the time and place of congestion occurrence. .
<< Last year's traffic jam results (reference) >>
During the year-end and New Year period of last year [10 days from December 26, 2015 (Saturday) to January 4, 2016 (Sunday)], traffic congestion of 10 km or more did not occur.
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 1 [PDF: 316KB] 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 | ||
| Joban Expressway | In-bound line | Minamisou Bakajima SA | |
| Out-bound line | Minamisou Bakajima SA | ||
| Ban-Etsu Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma Plateau 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 |
* "SA" is an abbreviation for service area and "PA" is an abbreviation for parking 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.
| 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 | Attachment 2 [PDF: 258KB] reference |
| In order to prevent a collision with the tail of a traffic jam, a warning sign will be installed. | 20 places | Attachment 2 [PDF: 258KB] reference | |
| 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 485 people/day |
Attachment 1 [PDF: 316KB] reference Attachment 2 [PDF: 258KB] reference Attachment 3 [PDF: 134KB] reference |
- The above table is a plan as of November 25, 2016, and may change due to future consultation and coordination with related organizations.
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.
- Use of mobile phones and smartphones while driving is prohibited. Before use, please use it before departure, during breaks, or by passengers.
[Traffic prediction information]
- PC, smartphone, mobile phone
"Traffic forecast calendar" (Attachment 4 [PDF: 734KB] reference)
PC version
Smartphone version http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/prejam_calendar.html
* Expressway information site" DraPla "You can also access from.
Mobile phone version http://m.drivetraffic.jp/yosoku_cal.html
[Status of traffic jam]
- computer
"Drive Traffic (DraTra)" (Attachment 5 [PDF: 2.9MB] 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 (DraTra)" (Attachment 5 [PDF: 2.9MB] reference)
Smartphone version
Mobile phone version (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 / PAs 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]
- When using the Expressway winter, studless tire Be sure to fully equip winter equipment such as. (Attachment 6 [PDF: 855KB] reference)
- On winter roads in the Tohoku region, speed restrictions and traffic closures may occur due to sudden weather changes. When using Expressway, Spacious travel plans Please go out.
Also, Just before going out Please check the latest road traffic information such as "DraPla". - 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.
[On Expressway]
- Expressway winter should be on the safe side. Even if you are wearing winter tires such as studless tires, keep the distance between cars enough Moderate speed West, Do not perform operations such as sudden steering or sudden braking, Please drive slowly and 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 SA/PA in front of traffic jam section As much as possible Please finish as soon as possible.
- Night driving or Long-time operation Makes fatigue more likely to accumulate. In order to prevent accidents such as drowsiness, SA / PA, etc. Using Moderate break Take Attention to safe driving please.
[To avoid accidents ・If an accident occurs] ( Attachment 7 [PDF: 247KB] reference)
- 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 When happens, Turn on the hazard lamp However, after installing the smoke tube and the triangular stop display board, both the driver and passengers Outside the guardrail, etc. Please evacuate to a safe place as soon as possible. afterwards, 110/Emergency phone ・Road emergency dial #9910, Etc.
- Abnormalities on the road I found a falling object In case of emergency road dial #9910 Please report to.
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