​ 【E48】 Yamagata Auto Road Sekizawa IC → Sasaya IC (Uplink) Implemented day and night continuous lane regulation (weekdays) by tunnel reinforcement work etc.

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NEXCO East Japan Tohoku Branch Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata Prefecture Yamagata City) E48Day and night continuous lane regulation will be implemented from Monday, July 2, at the Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa Interchange (IC) → Sasaya IC (Upline) due to renewal of the aged tunnel.

Although it causes inconvenience during the construction period, we will carry out the day and night continuous lane regulation (excluding weekends and holidays) over a long period of time, so if you use that section, we will endeavor to make further safe driving Please.

Also, although it is not predicted that traffic jams due to day and night continuous lane regulation are expected, traffic information will be posted on a website such as Dora Tora during the construction period, so check on using the expressway Well, thank you for going out.

It is necessary work to keep highway network function sound for a long time. We will do our best to minimize inconveniences to our customers, so please understand and cooperate.

1 construction section

Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa IC → Sasaya IC (In-bound line)

2 Regulation period

Day and night continuous lane regulation period Monday, July 2, 2018 to Friday, November 30, 2018 (Regulation enforcement: 98 days excluding weekends and holidays)

3 Traffic restrictions

In tunnel reinforcement work, the number of lanes will be reduced from 2 lanes to 1 lane, regulating the traveling lane or overtaking lane of the up line from 7:00 on weekdays regulation start date to 17:00 on restriction removal date.

4 Construction overview

About 37 years have passed since the opening of the Sasaya tunnel located between the Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa IC and the Sasaya IC, leakage from the tunnel lidding has occurred, so it is necessary to implement drastic aging countermeasure construction there is.

Expressway Reinforce aging Sasaya tunnel lining to keep network functioning healthy for a long time. In addition, we will also implement disaster prevention main renewal work.

Construction image diagram

Construction image photograph

5 Requests for use

1. Along with construction, it will be reduced from 2 lanes on one side to 1 lane and 1 lane on one side for continuous day and night lane control for about 5 km. During the construction period, traffic congestion is not predicted due to day and night continuous lane regulations except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, but if you use that section, we will strive for further safe driving, Please allow us to spare some time in use when using it.
2. Since the lane is narrowed in the lane restricted section, please observe the regulation speed when traveling, ensure enough distance between the cars, and pay close attention to rear-end accidents etc.
3. Vehicles for construction work may enter and leave the area around the construction site, so please be careful when traveling ahead.
4. During the construction period, we will provide construction regulation information using road information boards and road signs and call for caution to drive safely. Before riding, please check the above information before riding safely.
5. Before going out, please check the latest traffic information on websites such as "DraTra".

Image of information provision image around the construction site

6 Efforts to minimize inconvenience to customers due to construction

• Strengthening of information provision
  In addition to the information board on the expressway (electric bulletin board) plus regulatory schedule, we announce the contents of regulation beforehand by radio CM mainly in Yamagata prefecture, installing sign board at the break facility, and banner / suspended curtain on the main line I will post it.
• Image of announcement
  
• Expressway information such as traffic congestion
  We are providing NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "Dora Tora" with real-time traffic information.
  [PC]
  [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
• Display example of real-time traffic information
  

7 How to Obtain Road Traffic Information

1. Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out
   • NEXCO EAST Website "Construction regulation information (Provides information on construction regulations in each area)
   • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "Doratara" (Provide highway traffic information nationwide)
     [PC]
     [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
   • Highway telephone

     It is updated every five minutes Expressway traffic latest information at highway telephone (automatic speech) offers 24 hours.

     山形局 023-685-1620

     (Mobile phone / PHS speed dial # 8162)

   • NEXCO EAST Customer Center (24 hour operator will correspond.)

     0570-024-024または03-5338-7524

   • (Public foundation) Road traffic information of Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC)

     050-3369-6761（東北地方・高速情報）

     the Internet
2. Road traffic information available while driving
   • Road information board
   • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)

     The section on the highway radio is indicated by the signs on the Expressway.

   • Highway information terminal

     Wide area road traffic information is provided on the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.

   • Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.