[E46] Akita Expressway (between Kitakami Nishi IC and Yuda IC)
Implementation of traffic closure at night

　令和3年5月10日（月）から令和3年5月14日（金）までの間で予定していましたE46秋田自動車道　北上西IC～湯田IC間の夜間通行止めは、国道107号災害通行止めによる「E46秋田自動車道（北上西IC ～湯田IC）の代替路（無料）措置の実施」に伴い中止いたします。
　なお、今回の中止による代替日については、決まり次第別途お知らせいたします。

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The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

PDF version [PDF: 383KB]

NEXCO EAST Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture) has a two-lane section (one lane on each side) between the E46 Akita Expressway Kitakami Nishi Interchange (IC) and Yuda IC (upper and lower lines). In, we will close the road at night as follows for cleaning / inspection work of various tunnel equipment, maintenance repair work / pavement repair work, and renewal work of equipment in the tunnel.
Therefore, when you go out, please leave with plenty of time, and when you drive, please make a detour to Route 107 etc.
Expressway to the customers, which is available sorry now decided to apologize for inconvenience, Expressway to construction work required in order to use the safe and comfortable, thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section

Between Kitakami-nishi IC and Yuda IC on the Akita Expressway (upper and lower lines) (Attachment-1 [PDF: 132KB])

(Location map)

2. Closed date and time

• Closing at night is from 20:00 on weekdays to 6am the next morning.
  (Friday night construction will be done until 6 am on Saturday)
• It may be canceled depending on the weather, so please check the latest information from websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway.

3. Detour

National Route 107, Prefectural Road 37 (Attachment-1 [PDF: 132KB])

Four. Construction content

We carry out cleaning and inspection work, maintenance and repair work, and pavement repair work for various tunnel facilities.

Five. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

Attachment-2 [PDF: 83KB]

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.

6. How to obtain traffic information

• DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  PC version (https://www.driveplaza.com/)
  Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation)
  It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic congestion prediction.
  【address】
  PC version (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/)
  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　03-5308-2424
• 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】
  盛岡局　019-639-1620
  （携帯電話・PHS短縮ダイヤル　#8162）
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）
  【電話番号】
  全国共通ダイヤル　050-3369-6666（携帯短縮ダイヤル　#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。
  岩手情報　050-3369-6603
  東北地方高速情報　050-3369-6761
• Highway radio
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.

• Official Twitter account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.