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

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

• PDF version [PDF: 10.0MB]

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) has two lane sections (one lane on one side)E6 Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo Interchange (IC) and Shinchi IC, for pavement repair work, windbreak fence installation work, 4-lane construction, tunnel equipment repair / inspection and cleaning, bridge inspection (main line bridge / overpass), We will carry out traffic closures at night as follows.

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

1. Between Hirono IC and Joban Tomioka IC (upper and lower lines)
2. Between Minamisoma IC and Shinchi IC (upper and lower lines)
3. Between Iwaki Central IC and Hirono IC (upper and lower lines)
4. Between Joban Tomioka IC and Minamisoma IC (upper and lower lines)

[Attachment-1] [PDF: 3.5MB]

2 suspension period

1. 2019, September 2 (Monday) to 13 (Fri) (10 at night)
2. 2019 4th (Friday) (9 nights)
3. October 15th (Tuesday) to 18th (Friday), 1st 2019
   October 23rd (Wednesday) to 30th (Wednesday) (10 nights) in the first 2019
4. 2019 (Thursday) (1 night)

(Preliminary days: November 1 (Fri), November 5 (Tue) 2019 (Fri), November 11 (Mon) -15 (Fri))

• 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

4 Detour

National Route 6 [Attachment-1] [PDF: 3.5MB]

5 Construction content

We will perform pavement repair work from Iwaki Chuo IC to Shinchi IC, windbreak fence installation work, 4 lane construction work, tunnel equipment repair / inspection and cleaning, bridge inspection (main line bridge, overpass bridge).

Main construction contents

6 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

[Attachment-2] [PDF: 735KB]

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. [At the time of closure between Joban Expressway Hirono IC and Joban Tomioka IC]
   (In-bound line)

   Outflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Joban Tolloka IC, Okuma IC

   Re-inflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo IC, Iwaki Yotsukura IC, Hirono IC

   (Out-bound line)

   Outflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Iwaki Yotsukura IC, Hirono IC

   Re-inflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Joban Tomioka IC, Okuma IC, Namie IC
2. [When the Joban Expressway Minamisoma IC and Shinchi IC is closed]
   (In-bound line)

   Outflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Shinchi IC, Minami Yamamoto smart IC, Yamamoto IC

   Re-inflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Okuma IC, Namie IC, Minamisoma IC

   (Out-bound line)

   Outflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Namie IC, Minamisoma IC

   Re-inflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Shinchi IC, Minami Yamamoto smart IC, Yamamoto IC, Torinoumi smart IC, Watari IC
3. [At the time of closure between Joban Expressway Iwaki Chuo IC and Hirono IC]
   (In-bound line)

   Outflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Hirono IC, Nara Smart IC, Joban Tomioka IC

   Re-inflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Iwaki Nakoso IC, Iwaki Yumoto IC, Iwaki Chuo IC
   Ban-Etsu Expressway Iwaki Sanwa IC, Ono IC

   (Out-bound line)

   Outflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Iwaki Yumoto IC, Iwaki Chuo IC
   Ban-Etsu Expressway Iwaki Sanwa IC

   Re-inflow IC:

   Joban Expressway Hirono IC, Nara Smart IC, Joban Tomioka IC, Okuma IC
4. [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 Yotsukura 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東日本お客さまセンター
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  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.