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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 both inbound and outbound, from Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
   [2] All-day two-way traffic regulation Joban Expressway both inbound and outbound lanes, Soma IC to Yamamoto IC



• Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
2. Date and time
   • [1] All-day lane restrictions Joban Expressway both inbound and outbound, from Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
     Implementation date:

     May 19th (Monday) to May 29th (Thursday), 2020
     Friday, July 25, 2020 - Thursday, August 7, 2020
     *Lane restrictions will also be in place day and night on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
   • [2] All-day two-way traffic regulation Joban Expressway both inbound and outbound lanes, Soma IC to Yamamoto IC
     Implementation date:

     May 30th (Friday) - July 24th (Thursday), 2020
     *On-way traffic restrictions will also be in place day and night on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.












• Construction work information will be announced on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms.
3. 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

May 19, 2025 (Monday) 5:30am ~ Lane operation will be switched from ① to ②

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

May 19th (Monday) to May 29th (Thursday), 2020 (including reserve days)
July 25th (Tuesday) - August 7th (Thursday), 2020 (including reserve days)

③ Lane operation change [All-day two-way traffic restriction period] During construction Out-bound lane

May 30th (Friday) - July 24th (Thursday), 2020
Friday, May 30, 2025 Lane operation will be changed from ② to ③

2. Construction overview

At the Shinchi Kizuna Bridge, located between Soma IC and Shinchi IC on the 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 the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

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, please travel safely while paying attention to traffic congestion information provided on LED information boards, and construction restriction information provided on road information boards and road signs.

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

• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター（24時間オペレーターが対応）
  ナビダイヤル：0570-024-024
  または：03-5308-2424
• NEXCO EAST Expressway Traffic Information Site "DraTra"
  Real-time information

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/

  Construction regulation information

  https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）道路交通情報
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666
  （携帯電話短縮ダイヤル　#8011）
  ※全国どこからでも最寄りの情報センターに接続します。
  東北地方高速情報　050-3369-6761
  福島情報　050-3369-6607
  【アドレス】https://www.jartic.or.jp/

• LINE official account "NEXCO EAST "
  We provide information on road closures and other matters within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST.

  

(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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