[E7] Akita Expressway (between Gojo Hachirogata IC and Kotoga Moridake IC)
Implementation of nighttime traffic closure and alternate traffic regulation on one side

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

PDF version [PDF: 381KB]

NEXCO EAST Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture) is closed at night due to pavement repair work, etc. between the E7 Akita Expressway Gojome Hachirogata Interchange (IC) and Kotooka Moridake IC on the two-lane section (one lane on each side). During the daytime, one-sided alternating traffic restrictions will be enforced.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of the Expressway We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Akita Expressway Gojome Hachirogata IC-Kotooka Moridake IC (upper and lower lines)

2 One side alternate traffic regulation section

Akita Expressway Gojome Hachirogata IC-Kotooka Moridake IC (upper and lower lines)
149.0KP ~ 149.5KP (500m)
* KP is Kilopost (distance display from Kitakami Junction (JCT) (Akita Expressway base point)).

3 Traffic regulation period

Closed at night
September 30th (Monday) to October 11th (Friday), the first 2019
(Preliminary day October 15th (Tuesday) to 25th (Friday))
* Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

One-sided alternating traffic regulation
September 30th (Monday) to October 11th (Friday), the first 2019
(Preliminary day: October 15th (Tuesday) to 25th (Friday))
* It takes up to 15 minutes to wait.

* Because the closing date may change depending on the weather etc., please check the latest information on the website such as "DraTra" when using it.

4 Detour

National highway No. 7, prefectural highway No. 15, prefectural highway No. 37 [Attachment-1] [PDF: 212KB]

5 Construction content

Pavement repair work

In addition, floor slab waterproofing and normal maintenance work will be performed.

6 Information provision

Although it will be light rain, it will be postponed if there is a possibility of heavy rain and strong wind.
The decision to enforce the road closure will be made by 16:00 pm on the day of implementation.

Information such as road traffic information

• DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  PC version
  Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  NEXCO EAST Homepage "Construction Regulation Information" (Provides information on construction regulations in each region)
  Please see "North Tohoku" for Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures, and "South Tohoku" for Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures.
  It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic jam forecasts.
  【address】
  PC version
  Mobile version (http://m.drivetraffic.jp/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.drivetraffic.jp/smp/)
• NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
  24時間365日オペレーターが応対いたします。
  【電話番号】
  0570-024-024　または　03-5338-7524
• ハイウェイテレホン
  電話でリアルタイムの交通情報（5分更新）を24時間入手できます。
  【電話番号】
  秋田局　018-826-1620
  携帯電話・PHSからは「#8162」
  （公財）日本道路交通情報センター
  050-3369-6605（秋田情報）
  050-3369-6761（東北地方高速情報）
• Highway radio
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
  Wide-ranging road information is provided in an easy-to-understand manner on monitor screens installed in SA / PA.

* Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.

7 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

[Attachment-2] [PDF: 84KB]

For passengers who leave the Expressway once due to a nighttime suspension and bypass the closed section and transfer again in the same direction, we will make a "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used.