[E46] Akita Expressway northbound and southbound, between Kitakami JCT and Yuda IC
Nighttime road closures

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

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NEXCO EAST　The Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami-shi, Iwate Prefecture) will close the E46 Akita Expressway ("Akita Road") up and down route between the Kitakami Junction ("JCT") and the Yuda Interchange ("IC") during the night as follows due to pavement repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your trip.

1. Closed section

[1] Akita Expressway northbound and southbound, Kitakami JCT to Yuda IC
[2] Akita Expressway northbound and southbound, Kitakami-Nishi IC to Yuda IC

(Location map)

2. Traffic restriction dates and times

Night traffic

• [1] Akita Expressway northbound and southbound, Kitakami JCT to Yuda IC
May 20th (Mon) - May 31st (Fri), 2024
8pm to 6am the following morning [10 nights]
• [2] Akita Expressway northbound and southbound, Kitakami-Nishi IC to Yuda IC
Monday, June 3rd to Thursday, June 13th, 2024
8pm to 6am the following morning [9 nights]
• [Backup dates: Friday, June 14th to Friday, June 21st, 2024]

【Usage Guide】

3. 3. Construction details

Variable road information board renewal work

Construction work will be carried out to replace aging information signs on Tohoku Expressway between Kitakami JCT and Yuda IC (both inbound and outbound lanes). In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, the road will be closed at night on weekdays when traffic volume is low, and construction work will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner. This construction work is necessary to ensure that customers can use Expressway safely and comfortably, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Pavement repair work

Due to damage to the road surface on Tohoku Expressway between Kitakami JCT and Yuda IC (both inbound and outbound lanes), pavement repair work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, the road will be closed at night on weekdays when traffic volume is low, and the work will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner. This work is necessary to ensure the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Four. Detour

For detours, please refer to Appendix 1 [PDF: 312KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

Five. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

For customers who exit Expressway due to a nighttime road closure and then detour around the closed section to re-enter in the same direction, a "transfer adjustment" will be made to adjust the toll fee according to the section used. (Appendix 2 [PDF: 271KB])

How to use transit fare adjustment

ETC customers

• For customers using ETC, please drive wirelessly at designated outflow ICs, and also wirelessly drive at re-inflow ICs. (Transfer certificates are not issued for ETC vehicles)
• ETC time zone discount will be applied, considering the transited journey as one.
  Toll charges are adjusted at the time of billing, so they may differ from those displayed at the toll gate.

Customers such as cash

• Customers paying by cash or other means should collect a "Transfer Certificate" at the designated IC where they leave, collect a pass at the designated IC where they re-enter, and then hand over the "Transfer Certificate" and pass at the toll gate where they first pay the toll.

Precautions regarding transit fare adjustment

• After the road closure is lifted, transfer fares will be adjusted even if you enter from a designated exit interchange.
• If there is an outflow at the IC in the road closure section, or if it is re-inflow after the road closure is lifted, the transfer fare will be adjusted.
• Only vehicles with ETC equipment can use the Oshu Smart IC, Hanamaki PA Smart IC, and Yokote Kita Smart IC.

6. 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.
• A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(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
  秋田情報　050-3369-6605
  岩手情報　050-3369-6603
  【アドレス】https://www.jartic.or.jp/
• LINE official account "NEXCO EAST"
  We inform you about the traffic closure situation in NEXCO EAST jurisdiction.
  [Search] Search by "NEXCO EAST"
  [ID] @e-nexco

  

(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)