-Efforts to ensure long-term safe use of aging Expressway
[E48] Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa IC → Sasaya IC (In-bound line)
Implemented day and night continuous lane regulation (weekdays only) due to renewal work
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- [E48] Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa IC → Sasaya IC (In-bound) Continuous day and night lane regulation (weekdays only) due to renewal work
The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.
2019 March 18
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Yamagata Management Office
NEXCO EAST Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata City, Yamagata) E48 Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa Interchange (IC) and Sasaya IC (In-bound line), we will implement day and night continuous lane regulation from April 1 (Monday) due to the renewal work 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.
In addition, it is not predicted that traffic congestion will occur due to this day / night continuous lane regulation, but traffic information will be posted on websites such as DraTra during the construction period, so please check when using the Expressway. In addition, please make sure you have enough time to go 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-lane restricted section
Yamagata Expressway Sekizawa IC → Sasaya IC (In-bound line)
2-lane regulation period
Day and night continuous lane regulatory period 2019, April 1 (Monday) to December 20 (Friday)
(Regulation enforcement: 171 days excluding weekends and holidays)
- As a general rule, there are no restrictions on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- If the work is completed early, the deregulation time may change.
- If the weather becomes worse or worse, we will stop the work.
3 lane regulations
Per the renovation work (tunnel reinforcement work), to regulate the removal date from 18:00 on weekdays regulation start date 5:00 In-bound to regulate the driving lane or overtaking lane of the line, the number of lanes is reduced from two lanes to one lane I will.
4 Construction overview
Yamagata Expressway About 38 years have passed since the Sasaya tunnel located between Sekizawa IC and Sasaya IC has been leaking from tunnel linings, so drastic measures against deterioration have been implemented. need to do it.
Expressway In order to keep the network functioning sound for a long time, the lining of the deteriorated Sasaya tunnel will be reinforced. In addition, we will also carry out tunnel emergency equipment construction, etc.
5 Requests for use
- Over the course of the construction, the existing 2 lanes on each side will be reduced to 1 lane over the course of approximately 5 km, and one lane on each side will be restricted to continuous lanes day and night. During the construction period, day and night continuous lane regulations will be implemented on weekdays excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but traffic congestion is not predicted. If you use this section, please make further efforts to drive safely and make sure you have enough time and schedule when you use it.
- 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.
- Vehicles for construction work may enter and leave the area around the construction site, so please be careful when traveling ahead.
- 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.
- 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 information boards (electric bulletin boards) on the Expressway, regulations will be announced in advance by radio CM centering around Yamagata Prefecture, and a standing signboard will be set up at the rest facility and banners / hangers will be placed on the main line. I will post.
Image of announcement
Standing sign
Banner
Curtain
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 available before going out
- NEXCO EAST Website "Construction regulation information (Provides information on construction regulations in each area)
- NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site “DraTra” (provides national Expressway traffic information)
[PC]
[Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/ - ハイウェイテレホン
5分毎に更新される高速道路の交通最新情報をハイウェイテレホン（自動音声）で24時間提供しています。
山形局 023-685-1620
（携帯電話・PHS短縮ダイヤル#8162 ） - 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 - （公財）日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）の道路交通情報
050-3369-6761 （東北地方・高速情報）
インターネット
(2) Road traffic information available during driving
- Road information board
- Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
Highway radio sections are indicated by signs on the Expressway. - Highway Information Terminal
Wide-area road traffic information is reported on the monitor screens installed at SA and PA.
Expressway renewal project
Now, safety and security are passed on to the next generation.
NEXCO EAST aims to provide you with safety and security.
Expressway will work on large-scale renewal and repair projects for expressways.
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