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[E4] Notice of closure of Maemoriyama PA (both inbound and outbound lanes) Tohoku Expressway

In-bound: June 24th (Mon) - August 6th (Tue), Out-bound: September 2nd (Mon) - October 18th (Fri)
～Barrier-free construction work will be carried out～

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May 24, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Morioka Management Office

NEXCO EAST　Morioka Management Office (Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture) will close the E4 Tohoku Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Tohoku Expressway") up and down line Maemoriyama Parking Area (hereinafter referred to as "PA") all day due to the construction of barrier-free access at the ramp.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your understanding and cooperation in using the nearby rest facilities shown in the attached [PDF: 240KB].

1. 1. Closing location and date and time

  1. Closure
    [1] Maemoriyama PA on Tohoku Expressway Expressway In-bound)
    [2] Maemoriyama PA on Tohoku Expressway Expressway Out-bound)
    2. Image of closed area
    • Attached to each line E4 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  2. Date and time
    • [1] Maemoriyama PA on Tohoku Expressway Expressway In-bound)
      • Implementation date:
      Monday, June 24, 2024, 9:00AM to Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 5:00PM
    • [2] Maemoriyama PA on Tohoku Expressway Expressway Out-bound)
      • Implementation date:
      Monday, September 2, 2024, 9:00am - Friday, October 18, 2024, 5:00pm
Date and time image image 1
Date and time image image 2

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 the same day via X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Rest facilities available during closure

For information on available rest facilities during closure, please refer to the attached document [PDF: 240KB].
Due to the closures, travel times between rest facilities will be longer, so please allow plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

Maemoriyama PA on both northbound and southbound lanes of Tohoku Expressway will be raising the pavement as part of barrier-free construction work. This work cannot be carried out due to parking restrictions, so the PA must be closed to carry out the work. Therefore, in order to minimize inconvenience to customers, the work will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner.
This construction is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo of the situation at Maemoriyama PA (In-bound)
Maemoriyama PA (In-bound) status
Photo of the situation at Maemoriyama PA (Out-bound)
Maemoriyama PA (Out-bound) status
Photo after construction (image)
After construction (image)

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs and leaflets will be posted at nearby rest facilities.

(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 through the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku) Traffic information
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