[E6] Joban Expressway (between Joban Tomioka IC and Minamisoma IC)
Implementation of traffic closure at night

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July 1, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Office Iwaki Management Office
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki construction office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) is a 2-lane section (1 lane on each side) E6 Joban Expressway Joban Tomioka Interchange (IC) -Minamisoma IC will be closed at night as follows for additional IC construction, tunnel equipment repair / inspection and cleaning, and bridge inspection (main line bridge).

This work is necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment on the Expressway. In order to minimize the impact on traffic, we will carry out traffic closures at night when traffic volume decreases. We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Between Joban Tomioka IC and Minamisoma IC (upper and lower lines)
[Attachment-1] [PDF: 279KB]

2 suspension period

2019, July 29 (Monday) to 30 (Tue) (2 night)
(Preliminary day: Wednesday, July 31, 2019)

  • As a general rule, construction will not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Please be sure to check the latest information on websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway, as the closing date and time and sections may change depending on the weather.

3 closed hours

From 20:00 to 5:00 the next day

Closing time is 20:00 = 5:00 of the next day Image image
Image image of closed section

4 Detour

National Route 6 [Attachment-1] [PDF: 279KB]

5 Construction content

Additional IC construction, tunnel equipment repair / inspection and cleaning, and bridge inspection (main line bridge).

Main construction contents
Photo of additional IC construction
Additional IC construction
Bridge inspection photos
Bridge inspection
Photo of tunnel equipment inspection
Tunnel equipment inspection

6 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

[Attachment-2] [PDF: 283KB]

For passengers who leave the Expressway once due to a nighttime suspension and bypass the closed section and transfer again in the same direction, we will make a "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used.

Tollgate where you can transfer

[When Joban Expressway Joban Tomioka IC-Minamisoma IC is closed]

(In-bound line)
Outflow IC:
Joban Expressway Minamisoma IC, Minamisoma Kashima Smart IC, Soma IC
Re-inflow IC:
Joban Expressway Iwaki Shikura IC, Hirono IC, Nara Smart IC, Joban Tomioka IC
(Out-bound line)
Outflow IC:
Joban Expressway Hirono IC, Nara Smart IC, Joban Tomioka IC
Re-inflow IC:
Joban Expressway Minamisoma IC, Minamisoma Kashima Smart IC, Soma IC, Shinchi IC

7 Information provision

Although it will be light rain, it will be postponed if there is a possibility of heavy rain and strong wind.
In addition, the decision on whether to stop at night will be made at 13:00 on the day of implementation.

Information such as road traffic information

  • DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
    【address】
    PC version
    Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
  • Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
    NEXCO EAST Homepage "Construction Regulation Information" (Provides information on construction regulations in each region)
    Please see "North Tohoku" for Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures, and "South Tohoku" for Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures.
    It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic jam forecasts.
    【address】
    PC version
    Mobile version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/)
  • NEXCO EAST Customer Center
    The operator will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
    【phone number】
  • Highway telephone
    Get real-time traffic information (5 minute updates) over the phone 24 hours a day.
    【phone number】
    郡山局 024-961-1620
    (公財)日本道路交通情報センター
    050-3369-6607(福島情報)
    050-3369-6761(東北地方高速情報)
  • Highway radio
    Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
* Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.
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