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[E4] Tohoku Expressway both directions, Tsukidate IC to Wakayagi Kanari IC
Nighttime road closure notice

October 29th (Tue) to October 30th (Wed) 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
~ Overpass removal work will be carried out ~

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September 27 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office

At NEXCO EAST Sendai Construction Office (Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City), E4 A night-time road closure will be implemented on Tohoku Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Tohoku Expressway") from Tsukidate Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") to Wakayagi-Kanari IC to carry out work such as removing the overpass in connection with the construction of the new Kurihara IC (tentative name).
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:
    Tohoku Expressway Up and Down Line Tsukidate IC ~ Wakayanagi Kananari IC
    2. Image image of closed section
    "Processed by East Japan Expressway Ltd. based on the Geographical Survey Institute map (Geographical Survey Institute of Japan)"
    • ​The E4 designation attached to each route indicates the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
  2. Date and time
    Implementation date:
    October 29th (Tuesday) - 30th (Wednesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    October 31st (Thursday) - November 1st (Friday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Image of date and time

Usage Guide
Legend image image

Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • Parking areas (hereinafter referred to as "PA") within the road closure sections will be closed as follows:
    Tohoku Expressway Expressway, northbound and southbound lanes, Shibahime PA, 8pm to 6am the next day
  • 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: 141KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Regarding transit adjustments due to suspension of traffic

For customers who exit Expressway due to a road closure, detour around the closed section, then re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, a "transfer adjustment" will be implemented in which the toll fee will be adjusted according to the section used. (See Appendix 2 [PDF: 137KB])

How to use transit adjustment

ETC customers

  • For customers using ETC, please drive wirelessly at designated outflow ICs, and also wirelessly drive at re-inflow ICs. (Transfer certificates are not issued for ETC vehicles)
  • ETC time zone discount will be applied, considering the transited journey as one.
    Toll charges are adjusted at the time of billing, so they may differ from those displayed at the toll gate.
  • Insert the same ETC card for all journeys and pass through the ETC lane at the tollgate.

Customers such as cash

  • Customers paying with cash, etc. should receive a "transfer certificate" at the outflow designated IC, then take a "transit ticket" at the re-inflow IC, and then take the "transition certificate" at the toll booth where they pay the toll for the first time. Please hand over your ``book'' and ``traffic ticket.''

Common to ETC and cash customers

  • If the suspension of traffic is released after the outflow designated IC is released, the fare will be adjusted even if it is re-introduced from the IC (including the outflow designated IC) in the closed road section in the forward direction.
  • Only ETC-equipped vehicles can use the Sanbongi Smart IC, Chojabaru Smart IC, and Hiraizumi Smart IC.

Four. Construction overview

Tohoku Expressway　The Kido No. 2 Bridge, which crosses Tohoku Expressway between the Tsukidate IC and the Wakayanagi Kananari IC on the up and down lines, will be removed for the construction of an acceleration lane and a deceleration lane for the Kurihara IC (tentative name). To minimize inconvenience to customers, construction work will be carried out intensively and efficiently by closing the road during weekday evenings when traffic volume is low. Expressway We ask for your understanding and cooperation as this work is necessary to improve the convenience of our customers.

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Local photo
Image of the work
Working image

Five. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by bulletin board

  • Road closure information will be displayed on digital signs at nearby rest facilities.

(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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