[E48] Yamagata Expressway (between Sagae IC and Gassan IC)
Implementation of traffic closure at night

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June 12, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Yamagata Management Office

NEXCO EAST Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture) is inspecting bridges and tunnel facilities between the E48 Yamagata Expressway Kangawae Interchange (IC) and Tsukiyama IC in a two-lane section (one lane on each side). Therefore, we will close the road at night as follows.
Expressway work is necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment on the highway. We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section

  1. Yamagata Expressway Sagae IC and Gassan IC (upper and lower lines)
  2. Yamagata Expressway Nishikawa IC and Gassan IC (upper and lower lines)

2. Closing date

  1. 2 nights 2020 July 6th (Mon) to 7th (Tuesday), 2 nights, every night from 20:00 to 6:00
    Reserve days: July 8 (Wednesday) 2020 (Friday), July 13 (Monday)-17 (Friday)
  2. 2020 July 8th (Wednesday)-9th (Thursday), 2 nights, every night from 20:00 to 6:00
    Preliminary day: 2020 Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 17th
  • It will be light rain, but it will be postponed if there is a risk of heavy rain and strong wind.
  • If (1) is postponed, the date and time/section of (2) may be changed.
Image image of Tohoku Expressway Ichinoseki IC-Hiraizumi Maesawa IC (upper and lower lines)

3. Detour

Attachment of National Route 112 [PDF: 305KB]

4. Construction content

We will perform inspections of bridges, inspection and construction of tunnel equipment.

Main construction contents

Bridge inspection

We will inspect the bridge to maintain a safe road environment.
 
Image image of bridge inspection
<Bridge inspection>

Tunnel equipment inspection and construction

In order to maintain a safe road environment, we will inspect and construct the equipment inside the tunnel.

Image of tunnel equipment inspection and construction
<Inspection and construction of tunnel equipment>

5. How to get traffic information

  • DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
    【address】
    PC version (https://www.driveplaza.com/)
    Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
  • Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
    (Https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation)
    It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic jam forecasts.
    【address】
    PC version (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/)
    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
    24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。 
    【電話番号】
    0570-024-024 または 03-5308-2424
  • ハイウェイテレホン
    電話でリアルタイムの交通情報(5分更新)を24時間入手できます。
    【電話番号】
    山形局 023-685-1620
    (携帯電話・PHS短縮ダイヤル#8162
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)
    全国共通ダイヤル 050-3369-6666(携帯短縮ダイヤル#8011
    ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続します。
    山形情報 050-3369-6606
    東北地方高速情報 050-3369-6761
  • Highway radio
    Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
  • Official Twitter account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku) Also delivers information.
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