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At NEXCO EAST Tsuruoka Management Office (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture), E7 A night-time road closure will be implemented on both inbound and outbound lanes Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the "Nitto Expressway") from Shonai Airport Interchange (hereinafter referred to as the "IC") to Sakata Minato IC to carry out pavement repair work, etc.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing yourself plenty of time when heading out.

1. Closed section and date and time

1. Closed section:
   [1] Nitto Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Sakata Chuo IC to Sakata Minato IC
   [2] Nitto Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Sakata IC to Sakata Chuo IC
   [3] Nitto Expressway, Shonai Airport IC to Sakata Chuo IC



• The signs such as E7 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
2. Date and time
   Implementation date:

   [1] September 2nd (Monday) to September 4th (Wednesday) 2024

   From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

   [2] September 5th (Thursday) to September 9th (Monday) 2024

   8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)

   [3] September 10th (Tuesday) to September 13th (Friday) 2024

   From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

   Preparation day:

   September 17th (Tuesday) to September 20th (Friday) 2024

   From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

• 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 Appendix 1 [PDF: 193KB],Appendix 2 [PDF: 178KB],and Appendix 3 [PDF: 190KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

At Nitto Expressway Upper and Lower Line Shonai Airport IC ~ Sakata Minato IC, the road surface has been damaged, so pavement repair work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the road at night on weekdays when traffic is low, and carry out construction intensively and efficiently. This is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

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

• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター（24時間オペレーターが対応）
  ナビダイヤル：0570-024-024
  または：03-5308-2424
• NEXCO EAST Expressway Traffic Information Site "DraTra"
  Real-time information

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/

  Construction regulation information

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）道路交通情報
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666
  （携帯電話短縮ダイヤル　#8011）
  ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続します。
  東北地方高速情報　050-3369-6761
  山形情報　050-3369-6606
  【アドレス】https://www.jartic.or.jp/
• LINE official account "NEXCO EAST"
  We inform you about the traffic closure situation in NEXCO EAST jurisdiction.
  [Search] Search by "NEXCO EAST"
  [ID] @e-nexco

  

(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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