[E7] Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway both directions, Shonai Airport IC to Sakata Minato IC
Nighttime road closure notice

September 2nd (Monday) to September 13th (Friday) 8pm to 6am
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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  • [E7] Notice of nighttime road closure Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway both inbound and outbound lanes, between Shonai Airport IC and Sakata Minato IC

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令和6年8月9日
東日本高速道路株式会社
東北支社鶴岡管理事務所

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
  2. Image image of closed section
    • The signs such as E7 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    [1] September 2nd (Monday) to September 4th (Wednesday), 2020
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    [2] September 5th (Thursday) to September 9th (Monday), 2020
    8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    [3] September 10th (Tuesday) to September 13th (Friday), 2020
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    September 17th (Tuesday) to September 20th (Friday), 2020
    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 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.

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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