[E6] Joban Expressway (between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki JCT)
[E6] Joban Expressway (between Iwaki Chuo IC and Iwaki JCT)
Implementation of traffic closure at night

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July 19, 2019
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Office Iwaki Management Office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) E6 Joban Expressway Iwaki Yumoto Interchange (IC) → Iwaki Junction (JCT) (Out-bound line) and Iwaki Central IC → Iwaki JCT (In-bound line) due to sign renewal work We will carry out traffic closures at night.
This work is necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for Expressway. We will endeavor to minimize inconvenience to our customers, such as implementing traffic closures at night when traffic is decreasing. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Joban Expressway
[1] Between Iwaki Yumoto IC and Iwaki JCT (Out-bound line) [ Attachment-1 [PDF: 2.1MB] ]
[2] Between Iwaki Central IC and Iwaki JCT (In-bound line) [ Attachment-2 [PDF: 2.4MB] ]

2 suspension period

[1] Tuesday, August 20, 2019 1 night
[2] 1st night of Wednesday, August 21, 2019
(Preliminary days: Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23, 2019)

Image of closed period

3 closed hours

From 20:00 to 5:00 of the following day

4 Detour

National Route 49, Prefectural Road 20, Prefectural Road 14 [ Attachment-1 [PDF: 2.0MB] ], [ Attachment-2 [PDF: 2.3MB] ]

5 Construction overview

We will carry out work to replace the existing signboard with a new signboard.

Image image of construction to replace the existing sign board with a new sign board 1
Image image of construction to replace the existing sign board with a new sign board 2

6 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

Attachment-3 [PDF: 183KB]

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

[1] Joban Expressway Iwaki Yumoto IC → Iwaki JCT (Out-bound line)

Outflow IC:
Joban Expressway Iwaki Nakoso IC, Iwaki Yumoto IC
Re-inflow IC:
Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo IC, Iwaki Shikura IC, Hirono IC
Ban-Etsu Expressway Iwaki Sanwa IC, Ono IC, Tamura Smart IC, Funabiki Miharu IC
* Smart IC is an interchange exclusively for ETC.

[2] Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo IC → Iwaki JCT (In-bound line)

Outflow IC:
Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo IC, Iwaki Shikura IC
Re-inflow IC:
Joban Expressway Iwaki Yumoto IC, Iwaki Nakoso IC, Kitaibaraki IC
Ban-Etsu Expressway Iwaki Sanwa IC, Ono IC, Tamura Smart IC, Funabiki Miharu IC
* Smart IC is an interchange exclusively for ETC.

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)
    Broadcasting sections are indicated by signs on the Expressway
    Wide-area road information is provided in an easy-to-understand manner on the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
* Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.
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