[E48] Yamagata Expressway Out-bound, Yamagata Kita IC
Exit ramp nighttime closure notice

May 13th (Mon) to 14th (Tue) 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
~Replacement of expansion joints will be carried out~

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April 15 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Yamagata Management Office

NEXCO EAST The Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture) will close the E48 Yamagata Expressway ("Yamagata Road") Out-bound line at the exit ramp of the Yamagata North Interchange ("IC") during the night to perform expansion device replacement work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your trip.

1. Closed location and date and time

  1. Closures:
    Yamagata Expressway Out-bound Line Yamagata Kita IC Exit Ramp (Exit from Sendai)
  2. Image of closed area
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • The signs such as E48 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    2024-2024
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    2024-2024
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time

【Usage Guide】

Legend image image
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Detour

For detours, please refer to the attached document [PDF: 206KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

Yamagata Road Out-bound line, at the exit ramp of the Yamagata North Interchange, expansion device replacement work will be performed due to ongoing damage to the bridge's expansion device. The section where this work is to be performed is a single lane, and since the work cannot be performed with normal lane restrictions, it is necessary to close the ramp to perform the work.
Therefore, in order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the ramp during the nighttime on weekdays when traffic volume is low to implement the work in an intensive and efficient manner. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

Photo of expansion joint
Expansion joint status
Image of expansion joint after repair
Expansion joint after repair

Four. 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.

(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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