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 30 (Saturday), In-bound-ray January 3 (water)
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- Congestion prediction on Expressway during the year-end and New Year period [Tohoku region version]
November 28, 2017
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku office
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Branch (Sendai-shi Aoba-ku)Congestion prediction due to traffic concentration on Expressway in the Tohoku region during the year-end and New Year period [Thursday, December 28, 2017 to Thursday, January 4, 2018] Is summarized.
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, but it is predicted that there will not be more than 10 km of traffic congestion due to traffic congestion. The peak of the traffic volume, Out-bound line on December 30 (Saturday), In-bound since the lines we expect January 3, and (water), such as shifting the departure date and departure time, we'd like a distributed use ..
Also, an accident may cause congestion. When you go out, be sure to keep winter equipment such as winter tires in mind and drive safely, and make a leisurely travel plan that makes use of Expressway information.
≪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. ..
≪ Last year's traffic jam results (reference)≫
During the year-end and New Year period of last year [8 days from Wednesday, December 28, 2016 to Wednesday, January 4, 2017], 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, rest areas in the Tohoku region are crowded with passengers who use the Expressway for homecoming and other reasons, and are crowded every year.
As a measure against congestion, Place a parking lot organizer We will endeavor to ensure that the parking space is properly used by our customers. In addition, make it easier for large vehicles to use Secure large car parking Please refer to it and use it for a comfortable drive.
| Prefecture | Route | Rest facility where congestion is expected | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | E4 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 | ||
| E6 Joban Expressway | In-bound line | Shikura PA, Minamisou Bakajima SA | |
| Out-bound line | Shikura PA, Minamisou Bakajima SA | ||
| E49 Ban-Etsu Expressway | In-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma Plateau SA | ||
| Miyagi | E4 Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Sugo PA, Chojahara SA |
| Out-bound line | Sugo PA | ||
| Iwate | E4 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.
≪Reference≫ Measures against congestion at rest facilities
3 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Branch
~ Before going out ~
- Fully prepare your mind and winter equipment for your car
Accidents are more likely to occur on Expressway winter. Before going out, Winter tires Be sure to fully equip winter equipment such as. See Attachment 1 [PDF: 484KB] - Please give me a comfortable travel plan
Traffic jam prediction information When using the Expressway, try to avoid traffic congestion by decentralized use such as shifting the date and time when congestion is predicted to occur, Make a comfortable travel plan Please go out.
Also, Just before going out Please check the latest road traffic information on the Expressway information site "DraPla". - Please prevent troubles such as car breakdown and cargo drop
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 the Expressway ~
- Wear seat belts even in the back seat
Expressway Including the back seat Wear seat belts in all seats Is required by law.
Please be sure to wear it. - Refuel and toilet early
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. In addition, in order to prevent running out of fuel on the Expressway we are carrying out a "social experiment for gas station refueling service outside the Expressway". See Attachment 2 [PDF: 237KB] - Take a moderate break and drive safely
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 ・When an accident occurs～See Attachment 3 [PDF:187KB]
- Signal a following vehicle
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. - Never wander, evacuate to a safe place
By any chance Accident or breakdown When happens, Turn on the hazard lamp 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, No. 110 ・ emergency phone Please report by - If you discover a road abnormality/emergency situation
Abnormalities on the road I found a falling object If the road emergency dial 『 #9910 ] Please contact us.
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.
- Use of mobile phones and smartphones while driving is prohibited. When using the service, please operate before going out, during a break, or by a passenger.
[Traffic prediction information]
- PC, smartphone, mobile phone
"Traffic forecast calendar" (Attachment 4 [PDF: 444KB] 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 - Traffic jam forecast guide
NEXCO EAST Tube, NEXCO CENTRAL Tube Junior College (Chubu District) is posted in the service area / parking area, please use the traffic jam guidance guide.
* Web version (" DraPla]
[Expressway information such as traffic jam conditions]
- computer
"Drive Traffic (DraTra)" (Attachment 5 [PDF: 675KB] 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: 675KB] reference)
Smartphone version
Mobile phone version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
* You can see the traffic information (driving route, etc.) of the Expressway and information on charges and SA/PA. - NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
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Major SA/PAs in the Tohoku region broadcast useful information for driving, such as weather forecasts and driving precautions, on the "Driving Weather Channel."
Also, Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku) But we deliver useful information for driving.
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