[E48] Yamagata Expressway (between Nishikawa IC and Gassan IC)
Implementation of night traffic closures for snow removal work

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January 24, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Yamagata Management Office

NEXCO EAST​ Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata Prefecture Yamagata City) has two lane sections (one lane on one side)E48 Yamagata Expressway Nishikawa Interchange (IC) and Gassan IC, we will carry out night traffic closures as follows for snow removal work.

Expressway This work is necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Yamagata Expressway Nishikawa IC and Gassan IC (upper and lower lines)

2 Closed date and time

January 25 (Thu), 2018 from 8 pm to 6 am
* Depending on work conditions and weather, traffic may be closed.

3 detour

National Route 112 Attachment-1 [PDF: 159KB]

Image of detour

4 Work content

We perform snow removal work of snow accumulated on tunnel wells and slopes.

Main work contents

  • We will carry out snow removal work to maintain a safe road environment.

Snow removal situation at the tunnel mouth of last year
Image of last year's tunnel pit snow removal situation
Snow removal situation on the side slope of the main line last year
Image of last year's snow removal on the side slope

5 Information provision

[Customer contact]
  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター(24時間オペレーターが対応します。)
    0570-024-024 または 03-5338-7524
  • ハイウェイテレホン(24時間音声案内)
    山形局 023-685-1620
  • (公財)日本道路交通情報センター
    050-3369-6606(山形情報)
    050-3369-6761(東北地方・高速道路情報)
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