[E6] Joban Expressway up and down lines Iwaki Nakoso IC
Notice of night lamp closure

From May 7th (Tuesday) to May 27th (Monday) from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am the next morning
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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April 5 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki Management Office

At NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture), E6 Due to pavement repair work and other works, night-time ramp closures will be implemented at Iwaki Nakoso Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") on both the northbound and southbound lanes Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Joban Expressway").
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time to spare when you go out.

1. Closed location and date and time

number Road name Closed point period Attachment
E6
Joban Expressway
Iwaki Nakohi IC entrance ramp
(Entrance to In-bound line towards Tokyo)
May 7th (Tue) - May 10th (Fri)
Every night from 8pm to 5am the next morning
Document 1 [PDF: 472KB]
Iwaki Nakoso IC exit ramp
(Out-bound line, exit from Tokyo direction)
Wednesday, May 15
8pm to 5am the next morning
Iwaki Nakoso IC entrance lamp
(Entrance to Sendai and Koriyama on Out-bound line)
Friday, May 17
May 20th (Mon) - May 24th (Fri)
May 27 (Monday)
Every night from 8pm to 5am the next morning
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  • In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to an alternate date.
    Please see the attached document [PDF: 472KB] for backup dates and detours in case of postponement.
  • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Construction overview

Due to damage to the road surface at Iwaki-Nakoso IC on both the northbound and southbound lanes Joban Expressway, pavement repair work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, ramps will be closed at night when traffic volume is low, and work will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner. This work is necessary to ensure the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

photo of pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Photograph after pavement repair (image)
After pavement repair (image)

3. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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