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C4 Metropolitan Central Loop Expressway Inner Loop Lane Restrictions Due to Emergency Construction (Report 3) - Lane Restrictions Have Been Lifted
🇯🇵 【C4】首都圏中央連絡自動車道 内回り 川島ＩＣ⇒坂戸ＩＣ 緊急工事に伴う車線規制のお知らせ（第３報）～車線規制を解除しました～
💡 Summary: Drivers can now use the inner loop of the C4 Metropolitan Central Loop Expressway between Kawashima IC and Sakado IC as lane restrictions have been lifted.
Emergency lane restrictions due to construction on the Metropolitan Central Loop Expressway, Kawashima IC to Sakado IC (Second Report)
🇯🇵 【C4】首都圏中央連絡自動車道 内回り 川島ＩＣ⇒坂戸ＩＣ 緊急工事に伴う車線規制のお知らせ（第２報）～車線規制の解除は本日中の見込み～
💡 Summary: Expect lane restrictions on this route, with an anticipated reopening by the end of the day.
Emergency lane restrictions due to construction on the Metropolitan Central Loop Expressway, Kawashima IC to Sakado IC
🇯🇵 【C4】首都圏中央連絡自動車道 内回り 川島ＩＣ⇒坂戸ＩＣ 緊急工事に伴う車線規制のお知らせ～６月３０日（火）夜１８時から実施しております。～
💡 Summary: Lane restrictions began on June 30 at 6 PM, affecting traffic in this area.
E11 Matsuyama Expressway Expected Lifting of Closure at Iyo Komatsu Junction
🇯🇵 E11 松山自動車道 いよ小松ジャンクション通行止め解除見込みについて（91KB）
💡 Summary: The closure at Iyo Komatsu Junction on the Matsuyama Expressway is expected to be lifted soon.
E2A Chugoku Expressway Emergency Construction Closure Between Higashijo IC and Niimi IC (Upbound: Osaka Direction) Has Ended
🇯🇵 E2A 中国自動車道 東城IC～新見IC間（上り線：大阪方面）緊急工事通行止めは終了しました（357KB）
💡 Summary: The emergency construction closure on the upbound lane from Higashijo IC to Niimi IC has been lifted.
Second Report: Lifting of Expressway Closures Due to Earthquake
🇯🇵 （第２報：終報）地震に伴う高速道路の通行止め解除について【東北支社】
💡 Summary: The expressway closures caused by the recent earthquake in the Tohoku region have been lifted.
First Report: Expressway Closures Due to Earthquake
🇯🇵 （第１報）地震に伴う高速道路の通行止めについて【東北支社】
💡 Summary: Several expressways in the Tohoku region are currently closed due to the recent earthquake.
E2 Sanyo Expressway Onomichi IC Expected to Lift Traffic Restrictions
🇯🇵 E2山陽自動車道 尾道ICの通行止め解除見込みについて（143KB）
💡 Summary: Traffic restrictions at Onomichi Interchange on the E2 Sanyo Expressway are expected to be lifted soon.
Disasters Occurring on Expressways Due to Heavy Rain (Report 2) - Please Check the Latest Traffic Conditions
🇯🇵 大雨の影響により高速道路で災害が発生しています【第2報】〜最新の交通状況をご確認ください〜（845KB）
💡 Summary: Heavy rain has caused incidents on expressways, and drivers should check current traffic conditions before traveling.
Notice of Nighttime Road Closure at Misato Junction
🇯🇵 三郷JCTの一部における夜間通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: Drivers should be aware of nighttime road closures at Misato Junction.
Nighttime Road Closure Notice for Metropolitan Central Expressway C4 between Ushiku Ami IC and Inashiki IC
🇯🇵 【C4】首都圏中央連絡自動車道 内外回り 牛久阿見IC～稲敷IC間 夜間通行止めのお知らせ
💡 Summary: Expect nighttime road closures on the C4 route between Ushiku Ami IC and Inashiki IC.
Disaster Occurring on Expressway Due to Heavy Rain - First Report
🇯🇵 大雨の影響により高速道路で災害が発生しています【第1報】〜最新の交通状況をご確認ください〜（1MB）
💡 Summary: Drivers are advised to check the latest traffic conditions as disasters have been reported on the expressway due to heavy rain.
Emergency Construction Closure on E2A Chugoku Expressway Between Higashijo IC and Niimi IC (Northbound towards Osaka)
🇯🇵 E2A 中国自動車道 東城IC～新見IC間（上り線：大阪方面）緊急工事通行止めのお知らせ（579KB）
💡 Summary: The northbound lane between Higashijo IC and Niimi IC is closed for emergency construction, so drivers should seek alternative routes.
Second Report: Final Report on the Lifting of Expressway Closures Due to Earthquake [Tohoku Branch]
🇯🇵 （第２報：終報）地震に伴う高速道路の通行止め解除について【東北支社】
💡 Summary: The expressway closures caused by the recent earthquake have been lifted, and drivers can now resume normal travel.
Meishin Expressway Concentrated Construction Notice (Suita IC to Ichinomiya JCT)
🇯🇵 E1 名神（吹田IC～一宮JCT）などで集中工事（昼夜連続・車線規制、夜間通行止め、昼夜連続IC閉鎖、夜間IC/JCT/SA/PA閉鎖）を実施します 2026年8月22日（土）0時から9月12日（土）6時まで ～E1A 伊勢湾岸道・新名神、E88 京滋BP、E89 第二京阪、C2 名二環などへの迂回をお願いいたします～
💡 Summary: From midnight on August 22 to 6 AM on September 12, 2026, expect significant construction on the Meishin Expressway with various closures.
NEXCO East Japan collaborates with Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza for 'Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Set Plan' discount
🇯🇵 「NEXCO東日本 ドラ割」と「軽井沢・プリンスショッピングプラザ」がコラボしたドラ割『軽井沢・プリンスショッピングプラザ セットプラン』を販売いたします！
💡 Summary: Drivers can take advantage of a special discount plan when visiting Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza.
Notice of fee revision and end of prepaid card sales at Hibiya Parking Lot
🇯🇵 日比谷自動車駐車場 料金改定及びプリペイドカード販売終了のお知らせ
💡 Summary: The Hibiya Parking Lot has updated its pricing and will no longer sell prepaid cards.
Personnel changes effective July 1
🇯🇵 人事異動（7月1日付）
💡 Summary: Updates on personnel changes within the organization have been announced.
Forecast for orders in the 2024 fiscal year (second quarter announcement)
🇯🇵 令和8年度（第2／四半期公表）発注見通しについて
💡 Summary: A forecast for upcoming orders has been released for the second quarter of the fiscal year.
Revision of sales price for the Marugoto Ootanba Drive Pass due to area addition of the Oosaka Tunnel (effective August 1, 2026)
🇯🇵 まるごと大丹波ドライブパス 遠阪トンネルのエリア追加に伴う販売価格の改定について （2026年8月1日～）
💡 Summary: The price of the drive pass will change with the addition of the Oosaka Tunnel area.
Full closure of Otsu SA on E1 Meishin Expressway due to the 2026 Biwa Lake Fireworks Festival
🇯🇵 「2026びわ湖大花火大会」開催に伴い E1名神高速道路 大津SAを全面閉鎖いたします （2026年8月6日）
💡 Summary: Otsu SA will be completely closed on August 6, 2026, for the fireworks event.
Renovation work on E1 Tomei Expressway (Oimatsuda IC to Shimizu JCT) scheduled from September 1, 2026, to April 16, 2027
🇯🇵 E1 東名（大井松田IC～清水JCT）でリニューアル工事を実施します （2026年9月1日（火）6時から2027年4月16日（金）24時まで） ～渋滞が予測されますので、お出かけ前に「東名工事」で検索～
💡 Summary: Expect significant traffic delays due to renovation work along this stretch of the expressway.
Nighttime closure at Toyota Fujioka IC (outbound exit) on C3 Tokai Circular Route
🇯🇵 C3 東海環状道 豊田藤岡IC（外回り出口）で夜間閉鎖を実施します 2026年8月1日（土）、2日（日）（予備日：8月22日（土）、23日（日）） ～近隣ICのご利用やお出かけ時間の変更をお願いいたします～
💡 Summary: Nighttime closures will occur on August 1 and 2, 2026, with alternative routes recommended.
Official name for the smart IC in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, is decided as 'Okazaki North Smart IC'
🇯🇵 E1 東名高速道路 愛知県岡崎市に設置する スマートICの正式名称が「岡崎北スマートIC」に決定しました
💡 Summary: The new smart IC in Okazaki has been officially named, enhancing navigation for drivers.
Personnel Changes Announcement
🇯🇵 人事異動
💡 Summary: An announcement regarding personnel changes has been made.
E6 Joban Expressway Exit Ramp to Prefectural Road at Nagareyama IC Closed
🇯🇵 【E6】常磐自動車道 流山IC 県道に接続する出口ランプ閉鎖のお知らせ
💡 Summary: Drivers should be aware that the exit ramp connecting Nagareyama IC to the prefectural road is currently closed.
E5 Doto Expressway Width Reduction Regulation Between Wakuya PA and Eniwa IC (Both Directions)
🇯🇵 【E5】道央自動車道 輪厚PA⇔恵庭IC（両方向）終日・幅員減少規制のお知らせ
💡 Summary: There is a width reduction regulation in effect all day between Wakuya PA and Eniwa IC in both directions.
Eastern Japan 'Let's Meet on the Road! Pokémon Service Area Journey X Campaign' Held
🇯🇵 東日本対象『めぐってであおう！ ポケモンサービスエリアのたびXキャンペーン』開催
💡 Summary: A special campaign featuring Pokémon-themed service areas is currently taking place in Eastern Japan.
Expansion of parking spaces at Iyo-nada SA on E56 Matsuyama Expressway (downbound)
🇯🇵 E56 松山自動車道 伊予灘SA（下り線）の駐車マスを拡充します（1MB）
💡 Summary: More parking spaces will be available at Iyo-nada SA to accommodate drivers.
Long-term lane restrictions between Iyo-Komatsu JCT/IC and Kawachi IC on Matsuyama Expressway have ended as of June 26
🇯🇵 松山自動車道 いよ小松ＪＣＴ・ＩＣ～川内ＩＣ間における長期間の終日車線規制は、6月26日(金曜)をもって終了しました（490KB）
💡 Summary: The lane restrictions in this area have been lifted, improving traffic flow.
Awards received from external organizations - FY 2025 fib Award, Civil Engineering Society Award (Technical Award, Tanaka Award), Prestressed Concrete Engineering Society Award
🇯🇵 外部表彰の受賞について～令和７年度 fib 賞、土木学会賞（技術賞・田中賞）、プレストレストコンクリート工学会賞～（846KB）
💡 Summary: Recognition has been received for various awards in civil engineering.
Elementary School Students Call for 'Zero Drunk Driving'!
🇯🇵 未来を担う小学生が"飲酒運転ゼロ"を呼びかけ！
💡 Summary: Local elementary school students are promoting a campaign to eliminate drunk driving.
Continued Alternative Route Measures for E9 Kyoto Jukan Expressway due to Traffic Restrictions on National Route 9
🇯🇵 国道9号（京都市西京区大枝沓掛町）の通行規制に伴うE9 京都縦貫自動車道 篠IC～沓掛ICの代替路（無料）措置継続について（1MB）
💡 Summary: Drivers can continue to use the free alternative routes between Shino IC and Kutsukake IC on the E9 Kyoto Jukan Expressway due to traffic restrictions on National Route 9.
E11 Matsuyama Expressway Iyo Komatsu Junction Ramp Closure Due to Road Surface Changes
🇯🇵 E11 松山自動車道 いよ小松ジャンクション 路面変状によるランプ閉鎖について（418KB）
💡 Summary: The ramp at Iyo Komatsu Junction on the E11 Matsuyama Expressway is closed due to road surface issues.
Possibility of Preemptive Traffic Restrictions on Expressways and National Routes (Report 1) - Please Check the Latest Weather Information and Road Conditions for Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8
🇯🇵 高速道路と国道の事前通行規制の可能性（第１報） ～台風第７号・第８号の最新の気象情報と道路情報をご確認ください～【関東地方整備局・NEXCO東日本関東支社・NEXCO中日本東京支社・首都高合同発表】
💡 Summary: Drivers are advised to stay updated on potential traffic restrictions due to the approaching typhoons.
Results of Tax Audit
🇯🇵 税務調査の結果について
💡 Summary: Summary of findings from the recent tax audit.
Traffic Mitigation Measures: Construction of Additional Lanes Near Ayase Smart IC on E1 Tomei Expressway from Yokohama Machida IC to Ebina JCT (Northbound) - Expect Delays, Search 'Tomei Construction' Before Traveling
🇯🇵 渋滞緩和を目指してE1 東名 横浜町田IC～海老名JCT間（上り線）のうち綾瀬スマートIC付近で付加車線を設置する渋滞対策工事を実施します ～渋滞が予測されますので、お出かけ前に「東名工事」で検索～
💡 Summary: Construction work is set to begin to alleviate traffic congestion on the E1 Tomei Expressway, so drivers should prepare for delays.
New Executive System Announcement
🇯🇵 新執行体制について
💡 Summary: An announcement regarding the new executive system has been made.
Gifu Prefecture Touring Drive Plan 2026 Starts July 1, 2026
🇯🇵 「速旅『岐阜県周遊ドライブプラン2026』」が2026年7月1日からスタート！ ～岐阜県内を含む周遊エリアの高速道路がお得な定額料金で乗り放題～
💡 Summary: The 'Gifu Prefecture Touring Drive Plan 2026' will start on July 1, 2026, offering unlimited travel on expressways in the area for a fixed fee.
Nighttime Closure at Shimizu IC Entrance on Tomei Expressway (Upward towards Tokyo)
🇯🇵 E1 東名 清水IC（上り線・東京方面）入口で夜間閉鎖を実施します 2026年7月21日（火）～7月23日（木）（うち1夜間） ～閉鎖中は清水いはらICをご利用ください～
💡 Summary: The entrance at Shimizu IC on the Tomei Expressway will be closed at night from July 21 to July 23, 2026; use Shimizu Ibara IC during the closure.
ETC Vehicle Purchase Subsidy Campaign for Koshin, Tokai, and Hokuriku Areas Announced for 2026
🇯🇵 甲信・東海・北陸エリア ETC車載器購入助成キャンペーン2026について ～2026年7月8日（水）キャンペーン開始～
💡 Summary: A new subsidy campaign for ETC devices will start in July 2026.
New Parking Spaces Added at Shin-Tomei Nagashino Shitara PA
🇯🇵 E1A 新東名 長篠設楽原PA（下り）駐車マス増設工事が完成しました ～大型車の駐車可能台数が約2倍に増加し、混雑緩和へ～
💡 Summary: The number of parking spaces for large vehicles has doubled to alleviate congestion.
Meishin Expressway Ichinomiya IC Exit Lane Operation Changes
🇯🇵 E1 名神 一宮IC（上り線）出口の車線運用が変わります ～渋滞の緩和が期待されます～
💡 Summary: Changes to lane operations at Ichinomiya IC are expected to ease congestion.
Nighttime Closures at Meishin Expressway Ichinomiya IC Exit and Tokai Hokuriku Expressway Ichinomiya Nishi IC
🇯🇵 E1 名神 一宮IC（上り線）出口およびE41 東海北陸道 一宮西IC（上り線）入口で夜間閉鎖を実施します 2026年7月13日（月）から16日（木）各日22時から翌5時まで（実施日時は規制箇所により異なります） ～近隣ICのご利用やお出かけ時間の変更をお願いいたします～
💡 Summary: Expect nighttime closures at these locations from July 13 to 16.
Central Expressway Sonohara IC Exit Continuous Closure
🇯🇵 E19 中央道 園原IC（上り線）出口で昼夜連続閉鎖を実施します 2026年7月13日（月）17時から14日（火）15時まで ～近隣ICのご利用やお出かけ時間の変更をお願いします～
💡 Summary: A continuous closure will occur at Sonohara IC from July 13 to 14.
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