[E48] Yamagata Expressway Furuseki PA (Out-bound) night closure notice

2024 Monday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 24, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the next morning
~Pavement repair work, etc. will be performed from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following morning.

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June 24 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 Furuseki Parking Area ("PA") during the night for pavement repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, and we 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 Furuseki PA
  2. Image of closed area
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    July 22nd (Monday) to July 24th (Wednesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    July 25th (Thursday) to July 26th (Friday) 2024
    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. Construction overview

Pavement repair work will be performed at the Furuseki PA (ramp section) on the Yamagata Road Out-bound line due to damage to the road surface. Since the work cannot be done with the normal lane restrictions, it is necessary to close the PA for the work to be done. We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

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

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.

(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)

Yamagata Expressway Out-bound Furuseki PA Location Map

Image of the location of Furuseki PA on Yamagata Expressway Out-bound
  • Due to the closure of Furuseki PA on Out-bound lane, we ask that you please use Yamagata Zao PA (Out-bound lane) or neighboring SA/PA.
    If you are heading towards Tsuruoka, please consider using Sagae SA (Out-bound) as congestion is expected at Yamagata Zao PA (Out-bound).
  • Due to the construction, the Daily Yamazaki at Furuseki PA (Out-bound) will also be closed. Customers coming from the general road side should use In-bound lane.

For the latest information, please check DraPla (https://www.driveplaza.com/sapa/).

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