Congestion peak for congestion prediction of the Tohoku region of the Golden Week period, Out-bound line May 2 (Thursday), In-bound line May 5 days and (day) Forecast
~ It is expected that more traffic will occur than last year. Please cooperate in distributed use ~
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- Congestion peak for congestion prediction of the Tohoku region of the Golden Week period, Out-bound line May 2 (Thursday), In-bound line May 5 days and (day) Forecast
March 26, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Tohoku Regional Head Office (Aoba Ward, Sendai City) Congestion prediction due to traffic concentration on Expressway in the Tohoku region during the Golden Week period (11 days from April 26 (Fri) to May 6 (Mon) 2019) Has been compiled.
When you use Expressway, please use the traffic congestion forecast information to avoid traffic congestion by avoiding the days and times when it is predicted that traffic congestion will occur. ( See Attachment 1 [PDF: 196KB] )
1 Congestion prediction
Tohoku Expressway in, traffic jam of more than 5km Out-bound 15 times in the line, In-bound we have predicted to occur 13 times for a total of 28 times in the line.
Forecasting the longest traffic congestion in the Tohoku region Less than Described in]
- Out-bound: Thursday, May 2 E4 Near Fukushima Tunnel (TN), Tohoku Expressway About 20km
- In-bound: Sunday, May 5 E4 Near Tohoku Expressway Fukushima TN and Sanbongi Parking Area (PA) About 20km
≪Last year's traffic jam record (reference) ≫
Last year's Golden Week period in the [2018 April 27 (Friday) - 2018. May 6 days 10 days (days), more congestion 5km is Out-bound nine times in line, In-bound 10 times in the line It occurred 19 times in total. The biggest congestion is 16.7km (Fukushima Nishi Interchange (IC) -Honmiya IC, traffic concentration) on the Tohoku Expressway Out-bound line on May 3 (Thursday), and May 3 on the Tohoku Expressway In-bound line. It was 17.5km (Fukushima Matsukawa PA-Fukushima Iisaka IC, broken cars and traffic concentration) with the vicinity of the Fukushima tunnel on Sunday (Thursday).
≪A place where traffic congestion of 5km or more is expected≫
Out-bound line (15 traffic jams), In-bound line (13 traffic jams)
* In the table, bold red areas are the largest traffic jams on peak days
Saturday, April 27
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Adachi Tara SA | Nihonmatsu IC ~ Koriyama Central Smart IC | 15km (11 o'clock) | 7：00 ～15：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【2】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Fukushima TN (About 5km ahead of Fukushima Matsukawa PA) | Fukushima Nishi IC ~ Motomiya IC | 15km (11 o'clock) | 7：00 ～15：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
Sunday, April 28
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Fukushima TN (About 5km ahead of Fukushima Matsukawa PA) | Fukushima Nishi IC ~ Motomiya IC | 10km (11 o'clock) | 8：00 ～14：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
Monday, April 29
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Fukushima TN (About 7km ahead of Fukushima Nishi IC) | Fukushima Matsukawa PA ~ Fukushima Nishi IC | 5km (16:00) | 14：00 ～18：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
May 2 (Thursday)
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Adachi Tara SA | Nihonmatsu IC ~ Koriyama IC | 10km (10 o'clock) | 7：00 ～13：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【2】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Fukushima TN (About 5km ahead of Fukushima Matsukawa PA) | Fukushima Nishi IC ~ Motomiya IC | 20 km (11 o'clock) | 7：00 ～15：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【3】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Yamato IC | Yamato IC ~ Izumi PA | 15km (11 o'clock) | 7：00 ～15：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【4】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Shiwahime PA | Wakayanagi IC ~ Tsukidate IC | 5km (12 o'clock) | 9：00 ～15：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【5】 | E48 Sendai-Nanbu Road (Out-bound) | Going west | Near Sendai South IC | Sendai South IC ~ Nagamachi IC | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【6】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Fukushima TN (About 7km ahead of Fukushima Nishi IC) | Fukushima Matsukawa PA ~ Fukushima Iizaka IC | 15km (12 o'clock) | 8：00 ～16：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【7】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Zao PA | Shiraishi IC ~ Murata IC | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【8】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Sanbongi PA | Sanbongi PA ~ Tsukidate IC | 15km (13:00) | 9：00 ～17：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【9】 | E48 Sendai-Nanbu Road (In-bound) | To the East | Near Nagamachi IC | Imaizumi IC ~ Yamada IC | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
Friday, May 3
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Fukushima TN (About 5km ahead of Fukushima Matsukawa PA) | Fukushima West C ~ Fukushima Matsukawa PA | 5km (18:00) | 16：00 ～20：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【2】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Murata JCT | Murata JCT ~ Shiraishi IC | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【3】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Yamato IC | Yamato IC ~ Tomiya JCT | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【4】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Ichinoseki TN (About 1km beyond Ichinoseki IC) | Hiraizumi Maesawa IC ~ Wakayanagi IC | 5km (13:00) | 11：00 ～15：00 | Iwate Prefecture Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【5】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Fukushima TN (About 7km ahead of Fukushima Nishi IC) | Fukushima Matsukawa PA ~ Fukushima Nishi IC | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
Saturday, May 4
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Fukushima TN (About 5km ahead of Fukushima Matsukawa PA) | Fukushima West C ~ Fukushima Matsukawa PA | 5km (19o'clock) | 17：00 ～21：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【2】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Murata JCT | Murata JCT ~ Shiraishi IC | 5km (18:00) | 16：00 ～20：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【3】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Fukushima TN (About 7km ahead of Fukushima Nishi IC) | Fukushima Matsukawa PA ~ Fukushima Iizaka IC | 15km (13:00) | 9：00 ～17：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【4】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Sanbongi PA | Sanbongi PA ~ Tsukidate IC | 15km (16:00) | 12：00 ～20：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
May 5 (Sun)
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (Out-bound) | Aomori area | Near Fukushima TN (About 5km ahead of Fukushima Matsukawa PA) | Fukushima West C ~ Nihonmatsu IC | 10km (18:00) | 15：00 ～21：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【2】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Fukushima TN (About 7km ahead of Fukushima Nishi IC) | Fukushima Matsukawa PA ~ Fukushima Iizaka IC | 20 km (13:00) | 9：00 ～17：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【3】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Sanbongi PA | Sanbongi PA ~ Tsukidate IC | 20 km (18:00) | 14：00 ～22：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
| 【4】 | E48 Sendai-Nanbu Road (In-bound) | To the East | Near Nagamachi IC | Imaizumi IC ~ Yamada IC | 5km (11 o'clock) | 9：00 ～13：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
May 6 (Monday)
| number | Road name | Direction | Top of traffic jam | Generation IC section * Traffic trailing IC |
Peak traffic congestion (Peak time) |
Congestion time | Related prefectures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 【1】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Fukushima TN (About 7km ahead of Fukushima Nishi IC) | Fukushima Matsukawa PA ~ Fukushima JCT | 10km (16:00) | 13：00 ～19：00 | Fukushima Prefecture |
| 【2】 | E4 Tohoku Expressway (In-bound) | To Tokyo | Near Sanbongi PA | Sanbongi PA ~ Furukawa IC | 5km (16:00) | 14：00 ～18：00 | Miyagi Prefecture |
- "IC" is an interchange, "JCT" is a junction, "SA" is a service area, "PA" is a parking area,
"TN" is an abbreviation for tunnel. - The position is Traffic jam forecast guide In can be confirmed.
2 Major rest facilities where congestion is expected
During the Golden Week period, the rest facilities in the Tohoku region are crowded with passengers who use the Expressway for leisure and other activities, and as a result, it is extremely 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 Kogen SA, Bandaisan SA | |
| Out-bound line | Abukuma Kogen SA, Bandaisan SA | ||
| Miyagi | E4 Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Zao PA, Sugo PA, Tsurusu PA, Chojahara SA, Kinari PA |
| Out-bound line | Zao PA, Sugo PA, Izumi PA, Tsurusu PA, Chojahara SA, Kinari PA | ||
| E6 Joban Expressway | In-bound line | Bird Sea PA | |
| Out-bound line | Bird Sea PA | ||
| Iwate | E4 Tohoku Expressway | In-bound line | Maesawa SA, Kitakami Kanegasaki PA, Shiwa SA, Iwateyama SA |
| Out-bound line | Maesawa SA, Kitakami Kanegasaki PA, Shiwa SA, Iwateyama SA | ||
| E46 Akita | In-bound line | Kinshu Lake SA | |
| Out-bound line | Kinshu Lake SA |
3 Request from NEXCO EAST Tohoku Branch
~ Before going out ~
- Please give me a comfortable travel plan
Traffic jam prediction information When using the Expressway, try to avoid congestion by decentralized use such as shifting the date and time when congestion is predicted to occur, With 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
Including back seat Wear seat belts in all seats Is required by law.
Please be sure to wear it. - Reverse running is a life threatening act
Expressway Can only proceed in the specified direction . Information sign Or Road marking Please check the traveling direction carefully before riding. ( See Attachment 2 [PDF: 189KB] ) - 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. - 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. - Proper use of parking space
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. Also, make it easier to use large vehicles Specified space Please park at. ( See Attachment 3 [PDF: 102KB] )
～To avoid accidents ・When an accident occurs～
- 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 an abnormality or emergency on the road
If you find any abnormalities on the road or falling objects, please call the road emergency dial "# 9910".
4 Provision of 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 jam prediction information
- PC, smartphone, mobile phone
"Traffic forecast calendar" ( See Attachment 5 [PDF: 1.2MB] )
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
Please use the traffic congestion forecast guides that publish traffic congestion forecasts for NEXCO EAST and NEXCO CENTRAL (Chubu area) in the service and parking areas.
* web version
Expressway information such as traffic congestion
- computer
"Drive Traffic (DraTra)" ( See Attachment 6 [PDF: 475KB] )
* 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)" ( See Attachment 6 [PDF: 475KB] )
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 または 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
Major SA / PAs in the Tohoku region broadcast useful information for driving, such as weather forecasts and points to note when driving, on the "Driving Weather Channel."
Official Twitter account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) But we deliver information useful for driving such as real-time traffic information.
* Congestion conditions may change significantly due to accidents, weather conditions, etc., so please check the latest road traffic information on "DraTra" etc. before going out.
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