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[E48] Yamagata Expressway Sagae IC - Gassan IC
Notice of night traffic closure

May 20th (Monday) to June 26th (Wednesday) 8pm to 6am
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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April 22 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 (hereinafter referred to as "Yamagata Road") up and down line from the Sagae Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") to the Tsukiyama IC for pavement repair work during the night.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your trip.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section:
    Yamagata Expressway Up and down line Sagae IC - Gassan IC
    2. Image image of closed section
    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.
  2. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    May 20th (Monday) to June 26th (Wednesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    2024- Friday, July 12, 2020
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time
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: 161KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

Yamagata Road Upper and Lower Line Between Sagae IC ~ Gassan IC, pavement repair work will be carried out due to damage to the road surface. In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, the road will be closed on weekday nights when there is little traffic, and construction will be carried out intensively and efficiently. This construction is necessary for safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

photo of pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Image after pavement repair
Image after pavement 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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