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[E6] Joban Expressway up and down lines, Iwaki Shikura IC
Nighttime ramp closure notice

October 1st (Tue) to October 18th (Fri) 20:00 to 5:00 the next morning
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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September 2, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki Management Office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) will be closing the ramps at night at Iwaki Yotsukura Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") on both the inbound and outbound lanes of the E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Joban Expressway") to carry out pavement 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. Closed location and date and time

  1. Closures:
    [1] Joban Expressway In-bound) Iwaki Shikura IC Entrance Ramp (Entrance to Tokyo and Koriyama)
    [2] Iwaki Shikura IC Out-bound ramp on Joban Expressway (entrance to Sendai)
    2. Image of closed area
    • Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  2. Date and Time
    [1] Joban Expressway In-bound) Iwaki Shikura IC Entrance Ramp (Entrance to Tokyo and Koriyama)
    Implementation date:
    October 1st (Tuesday) - October 8th (Tuesday) 2024
    8:00pm to 5:00am the next morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    Preparation day:
    October 21st (Monday) to October 30th (Wednesday) 2024
    From 20:00 to 5am the next morning
    [2] Iwaki Shikura IC Out-bound ramp on Joban Expressway (entrance to Sendai)
    Implementation date:
    October 9th (Wednesday) - October 18th (Friday) 2024
    8:00pm to 5:00am the next morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
    Preparation day:
    October 21st (Monday) to October 30th (Wednesday) 2024
    8:00pm to 5:00am the next morning (excluding weekends and holidays)
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.
    Please refer to the attachment for the spare days and detours in case of postponement.
  • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Detour

For detours, please refer to the attached document [PDF: 191KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

Due to damage to the road surface at Iwaki Shikura IC on both the northbound and southbound lanes Joban Expressway, pavement repair work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, ramps will be closed at night when traffic volume is low, and work will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner. This work is necessary to ensure the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

photo of pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Photograph after pavement repair (image)
After pavement repair (image)

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