• Font Size
  • Standard
  • Large
Language

[E13] Tohoku-Chuo Expressway Yamagata JCT to Higashine IC
Nighttime road closure notice

September 30th (Monday) to October 8th (Tuesday) 8pm to 6am the following morning
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

  • Corporate Top
  • Press Room
  • Press Release Tohoku office
  • [E13] Tohoku-Chuo Expressway Yamagata JCT to Higashine IC, nighttime road closures
Return to search results for press release (Tohoku Regional Head Office

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

PDF version [PDF: 516KB]

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

NEXCO EAST The Yamagata Management Office (Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture) will be closed at night for pavement repair work from Yamagata Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") on the E13 Tohoku-Chuo Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Tohoku Chuo Expressway") upper and lower lines to the Higashine Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC").
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you have plenty of time when you go out.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section:
    Tohoku Chuo Expressway, inbound and outbound lanes, between Yamagata JCT and Higashine IC
    2. Image image of closed section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • The signs such as E13 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  2. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    September 30th (Monday) to October 8th (Tuesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
    Preparation day:
    October 9th (Wednesday) - October 15th (Tuesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Image of date and time

Usage Guide

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 the attached document [PDF: 147KB].
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 between Yamagata JCT ~ Higashine IC on the upper and lower lines of the Tohoku Chuo Expressway, 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 through the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
Image link (external link) to download page of Adobe Acrobat Reader

To view the PDF file, you need the Adobe Systems plug-in software "Acrobat Reader (Japanese version)". If you do not have​​​ Download from here (free)Please use it.