At the time of the 94th National Fireworks Competition (Omagari Fireworks)
[E46] Congestion forecast for Akita Expressway

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NEXCO EAST Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture) and Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture), at the time of the 94th National Fireworks Competition [Saturday, August 27, 2024] E46 We are pleased to inform you that we have summarized the traffic congestion predictions and countermeasures for the Akita Expressway as follows.
Traffic is expected to be heavy on the general roads around the venue on the day of the event, so please plan your trip with plenty of time and drive safely.

1. Congestion on the Akita Expressway Main Line

　大会当日は、会場へ向かうお客さまが集中するため、秋田自動車道の下り線や最寄りのインターチェンジ（IC）となる大曲IC出口などでは例年渋滞が発生しており、今年も同様の傾向であると予測しています。それに加えて北上市と横手市を結ぶ国道107号は現在、災害通行止めとなっており、秋田自動車道からのアクセスの大幅な増加が見込まれます。
　また、大会終了後も、大曲IC入口、横手IC入口、湯田IC入口および東北自動車道方面へ向かう上り線の渋滞が翌日の午前3時頃まで続くことを予測しています。
　早めの行動や秋田自動車道以外のルート選定もご検討ください。

<< Locations where traffic congestion of 5 km or more is expected >>

• "IC" is an interchange, "JCT" is a junction, and "TN" is a tunnel.
• 1 Please check the traffic congestion information on the road information boards installed at the Expressway main lines and at the toll gate entrances.
• 2 If you notice a traffic jam ahead, please turn on the hazard lamp and cooperate with the following vehicle to prevent a rear-end collision accident by signaling to the following vehicle.

2. Congestion at Omagari IC

At the time of the tournament, the closest IC to the venue will be the In-bound Out-bound Expressway the Akita Expressway. Please consider using the IC ^(*) of Even after the tournament is over, the Omagari IC entrance is still congested from general roads. Please pay attention to the road ahead and drive safely.

• From the Tohoku Expressway direction, Yokote IC, Yokote Kita Smart IC (for ETC vehicles only) or Yuda IC.
  From Akita City, take Kyowa IC or Nishisenboku Smart IC (for ETC vehicles only).
• 西仙北スマートICの営業時間は通常朝6時から夜22時までですが、大会当日は27日（土）6時から翌28日（日）2時まで営業します。
• Yokote Kita Smart IC is open 24 hours.

3. Major measures against traffic jams

On the day of the tournament, traffic congestion at the Akita Expressway main line and IC exits are expected, so NEXCO EAST will implement the following measures regarding traffic guidance and information provision.

1. Traffic guides will be placed at the Akita Expressway Omagari IC exit toll gate.
2. 秋田自動車道　山内パーキングエリア（PA）（下り線）、大森PA（下り線）、西仙北サービスエリア（SA）（上り線）において会場周辺の交通規制図を配布します。
3. Traffic controllers will be placed at the parking lots of the Akita Expressway Kinshuko Service Area, Yamauchi Parking Area (In-bound line), and Omori Parking Area (In-bound line).
4. A temporary LED information board will be installed on the Akita Expressway main line to provide traffic information and alerts.

Four. Business hours of facilities in the Akita Expressway area

　大会当日27日（土）、翌日28日（日）のエリア内施設の営業時間は下記のとおりです。

• 錦秋湖SAは、売店・軽食コーナー、ガソリンスタンドの営業時間を、下記のとおり延長して営業します。
  
  Shop, light meal corner:

  27日（土）7時から28日（日）20時まで

  gas station:

  27日（土）8時から28日（日）20時まで
• Convenience stores in Nishisenboku Service Area (up and down lines) are open 24 hours a day.
  Please note that there are no gas stations on either line.

Five. Providing traffic information

For safe and comfortable driving on Expressway, you can easily obtain the latest Expressway information (traffic conditions, road surface conditions, road conditions, etc.) on your PC or mobile phone. Please use it before departure.

• The use of mobile phones and smartphones while driving is prohibited. When using it, please operate it before departure, during breaks, or by a passenger.

• "DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  [Address] https://www.driveplaza.com/
• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  【address】
  Real-time information https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  Construction regulation information https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
• 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
• 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）
  【アドレス】　https://www.jartic.or.jp/
  【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
  秋田情報　050-3369-6605
  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.
• Other
  In the major SA / PAs in the Tohoku region, "Driving Weather Ch." Broadcasts useful information for driving, such as weather forecasts and points to note when driving.