[E4] Between Kunimi IC and Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Implemented all-day face-to-face traffic regulation due to bridge renewal work

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

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NEXCO EAST Fukushima Management Office (Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture) is located at the three bridges, Shiokawa Bridge, Saikawa Bridge, and Ohira Bridge, located between the E4 Tohoku Expressway, In order to replace the old reinforced concrete floor slab with a new floor slab, the section of 2 lanes on each of the upper and lower lines will be reduced to 1 lane each, and all-day face-to-face traffic regulation will be implemented from May 17 (Monday). To do.
Since the number of lanes that can be driven will be reduced from two lanes to one lane due to the construction, traffic congestion is expected on holidays near the construction site between the Kunimi IC and Shiroishi IC on Tohoku Expressway
We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers, but if you drive in the section, please try to drive more safely and leave with plenty of time. In addition, for customers who are planning to use the section on holidays, Joban Expressway / Tohoku Chuo Road or general roads, changing the outing time, or using public transportation. To do.
Renewal work is necessary to use the Expressway We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

◆Construction image photograph

1. 1. Traffic regulation section

Tohoku Expressway Kunimi IC-Shiraishi IC (upper and lower lines)

2. Traffic regulation period and traffic congestion forecast

(1) Traffic regulation period May 12th (Wednesday) -July 2nd (Friday) (52 days)

• Construction will be done on Saturdays and Sundays.
• The lane regulation date and face-to-face traffic regulation date may change depending on the progress of construction.

(2) Congestion forecast
During the construction period, traffic congestion of up to 5km is expected on holidays. Congestion time is predicted to be around In-bound line and 9:00 to 11:00 on the Out-bound Joban Expressway / Tohoku Chuo Road and general roads, change of outing time or public Please consider using transportation.

3. 3. Traffic regulation contents

For the floor slab replacement work, the section of each of the two lanes on the upper and lower lanes will be reduced to one lane each, and will be consolidated on one side to implement two-way traffic restrictions throughout the day. During the first few days of the construction period, as a preparatory work for switching lanes, both the upper and lower lanes will be subject to continuous lane regulation day and night.

◆Image of lane regulation and two-way traffic regulation

Four. Construction content

About 45 years have passed since the opening of the Shiokawa Bridge, Saikawa Bridge, and Ohira Bridge, which are located between the Kunimi IC and Shiraishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway Due to the salt content of the antifreeze spraying during the period, deterioration of the concrete floor slab and rust on the reinforcing bars have occurred, so it is necessary to carry out drastic anti-aging work.
By replacing the deteriorated existing concrete floor slab with a new floor slab, it will be reborn as an Expressway

◆ Construction overview

Five. Request when using

1. Face-to-face traffic will be restricted throughout the construction section for approximately 3.7km. A decrease from the two lanes of the status quo to one lane, at the beginning of the construction work place, because it is predicted traffic jam of more than 5km at the maximum, Joban Expressway detour to the Tohoku Chuo Expressway and general road, you go out the time change or the public Please consider using transportation.
2. Since the driving lane and shoulders are narrow in the two-way traffic restricted section, please observe the regulated speed when driving, secure the inter-vehicle distance, and be careful about rear-end collisions. In addition, the lanes will change significantly before and after the two-way traffic regulation section, so please follow the local information signs.
3. Vehicles for construction work may enter and leave the area around the construction site, so please be careful when traveling ahead.
4. During the construction period, we will provide traffic congestion information using LED information boards, provide construction regulation information using road information boards and road signs, and call attention to driving safely. Please check this information before driving and drive safely.

◆ Photograph of information provided around the construction site

6. Efforts to minimize inconvenience to customers due to construction work

[Adopting precast products to shorten the construction period and improve quality]

◆ By adopting a precast PC floor slab, the construction period is shortened and the regulation period is shortened.
* Precast is to manufacture products in advance at factories, etc.

◆ Adoption of waterproof precast PC floor slab
* The conventional on-site waterproofing work is no longer required, and the construction period is shortened.

[Advance notice of construction regulations and traffic jam information by TV commercials, radio commercials, newspaper advertisements, etc.]
We will inform you in advance of the regulation contents by TV commercials, radio commercials, newspaper advertisements, mainly in the Tohoku region.

[Notice image] * This is a public relations material for the renewal work carried out in the spring of 2020

7. How to obtain 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.
  【address】
  PC version (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/)
  Mobile version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/)
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  福島情報　050-3369-6607
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• Highway radio
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
• Highway Information Terminal
  Wide-area road traffic information is notified on the monitor screen installed in SA / PA.

• Official Twitter account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.