[E6] Joban Expressway Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
Notice of all-day lane restrictions and all-day two-way traffic restrictions

September 9th (Monday) - November 30th (Saturday)
We carry out bridge repair work, etc.

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August 13 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki Management Office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) will be implementing full-day lane restrictions and full-day two-way traffic restrictions on both sides of the E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the "Joban Expressway") from Soma Interchange (hereinafter referred to as the "IC") to Yamamoto IC in order to carry out bridge repair work and other works.
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. Traffic restriction areas and dates

  1. Traffic restriction areas:
    [1] All-day lane restrictions Joban Expressway inbound and outbound, from Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
    [2] All-day two-way traffic regulation on Joban Expressway inbound and outbound lanes, Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
  2. Image of traffic restriction area
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time
    • [1] All-day lane restrictions Joban Expressway inbound and outbound, from Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
      Implementation date:
      September 9th (Monday) to September 30th (Monday) 2024
      November 26th (Tuesday) - November 30th (Saturday) 2024
      *Lane restrictions will also be in place day and night on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
    • [2] All-day two-way traffic regulation on Joban Expressway inbound and outbound lanes, Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
      Implementation date:
      October 1st (Tuesday) - November 25th (Monday) 2024
      *On-way traffic restrictions will be in place day and night on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  4. Image of traffic restriction period (September)
    Image of traffic restriction period (October)
    Image of traffic regulation period (November)
    Legend image image
    Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
    • Construction work information will be announced on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms.
  5. Details of lane change work
    Lane operation switching work will be carried out in connection with the Shinchi Kizuna Bridge repair work (extension deck work).

①Current situation

① Current situation image

2024 5:30 a.m. ~ Lane operation will be switched from ① to ②

② Lane operation change [All-day lane restriction period] Median strip

② Lane operation change [All-day lane restriction period] Image of the median strip

2024 September 9 (Monday) - September 30 (Monday) (including reserve days)
2024 November 26 (Tuesday) - November 30 (Saturday) (including reserve days)

③Lane operation change [All-day two-way traffic restriction period] When construction is performed on In-bound side

③Lane operation change [All-day two-way traffic restriction period] Image of construction on the In-bound lane

October 1st (Tuesday) - November 25th (Monday) 2024
2024 from 5:30 a.m. Lane operation will be switched from ② to ③

2. Construction overview

At the Shinchi Kizuna Bridge, located between Soma IC and Shinchi IC on Joban Expressway in both directions, the extension deck damaged in the Fukushima offshore earthquake in March 2022 will be demolished and reconstructed. The construction will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner to minimize inconvenience to customers. This construction is necessary to ensure that customers can use Expressway safely and comfortably, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo of damage caused by subsidence
Photograph of damage caused by subsidence
Photo of two-way traffic regulation (image)
Two-way traffic regulation (image)

3. Requests when using

  1. As the lanes and shoulders of the road are narrow, please adhere to the speed limit, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and take care to avoid rear-end collisions. In addition, as the lanes change significantly before and after the restricted area, please follow the local guide signs and other instructions.
  2. Please be aware that construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the area surrounding the construction site, so please be mindful of what is ahead.
  3. During the construction period, we will provide traffic congestion information using LED information boards, road information boards and road signs to provide information on construction restrictions, and we ask that you pass through safely.

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.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(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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