[E48] Yamagata Expressway both inbound and outbound lanes, Yamagata Zao IC
Notice of entrance/exit ramp closure for the entire day

~ Pavement repair work etc. ~

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September 20 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 closing the E48 Yamagata Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Yamagata Road") Yamagata Zao Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") at the entrance and exit ramps on the upper and lower lines all day due to pavement repair work and bridge deck repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your trip.

1. Closed location and date and time

  1. Closures:
    Yamagata Expressway, Yamagata Zao IC entrance/exit ramp
  2. (Location map)

    Image of closed area
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • The signs such as E48 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  3. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    2024 6:00 to Wednesday, October 23, 6:00
    2024 6:00 to Saturday, November 2, 6:00
    Preparation day:
    2024 6:00 to Saturday, October 26, 6:00
    2024 6:00 to Saturday, November 9, 6:00
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: 207KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

At the entrance and exit ramps of the upper and lower lines of the Yamagata Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway, pavement repair work and bridge slab repair work will be carried out. Since it is not possible to carry out construction under normal lane restrictions, it is necessary to close the ramp and carry out the work.
Therefore, we will carry out construction intensively and efficiently so as not to cause as much inconvenience to our customers as possible. 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 of the pavement after repairs are completed
Image of the pavement after repairs are completed

Four. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at rest facilities around the area.

(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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