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NEXCO EAST At the Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture), a nighttime road closure will be implemented on the up and down lines of E13 Tohoku-Chuo Expressway (hereafter "Tohoku Chuo Expressway") from Yuzawa Interchange (hereafter "IC") to Yokote IC, and from E46 Akita Expressway (hereafter "Akita Expressway") between Yuda IC and Yokote IC for paving repairs and other related work.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you can allow extra time when you go out.

1. Closed section and date and time

1. Road closure section
   [1] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both directions, Yuzawa IC to Yokote IC
   [2] Akita Expressway, both directions, Yuda IC to Yokote IC



• The signs such as E13 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
2. Date and time
   • [1] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, Yuzawa IC to Yokote IC
     Implementation date:

     July 6th (Monday) to July 7th (Tuesday), 2020

     Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

     Preparation day:

     Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - Thursday, July 9, 2020

     Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
   • [2] Akita Expressway Up and Down Line Yuda IC - Yokote IC
     Implementation date:

     July 13th (Monday) to July 14th (Tuesday), 2020

     Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

     Preparation day:

     Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - Thursday, July 16, 2020

     Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning

2. Detour

For information on alternative routes, please refer to Attachment 1 [PDF: 467KB].
The detour will increase your travel time, so please allow extra time for your journey.

3. Regarding transit adjustments due to suspension of traffic

Closed Section [2]: Akita Expressway (both directions) Yuda IC ~ Yokote IC
For passengers who temporarily exit the Expressway due to road closures, bypass the closed section, re-enter the area, and transfer in the direction in the direction of the road, a "transfer adjustment" will be implemented to adjust tolls according to the section used. (See Appendix 2 [PDF: 129KB])

How to use transit 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.
• Insert the same ETC card for all journeys and pass through the ETC lane at the tollgate.

Customers such as cash

• Customers paying with cash, etc. should receive a "transfer certificate" at the outflow designated IC, then take a "transit ticket" at the re-inflow IC, and then take the "transition certificate" at the toll booth where they pay the toll for the first time. Please hand over your ``book'' and ``traffic ticket.''

Common to ETC and cash customers

• If the suspension of traffic is released after the outflow designated IC is released, the fare will be adjusted even if it is re-introduced from the IC (including the outflow designated IC) in the closed road section in the forward direction.
• Nishisenboku Smart IC can only be used by ETC vehicles, but it is closed from 10pm to 6am the following day.
• Only vehicles with ETC can use Yokote Kita Smart IC.

Four. Construction overview

Due to road surface damage at Yuzawa IC~Yokote IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway (both directions) and Yuda IC ~ Yokote IC on the Akita Expressway (both directions), we will carry out pavement repair work. To minimize inconvenience to customers, we close roads on weekday nights when traffic is low, allowing for concentrated and efficient construction. This construction is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use of the Expressway, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

5. How to obtain information about Expressway

(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) Expressway information available before you leave

• 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 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
  【アドレス】https://www.jartic.or.jp/
• LINE official account "NEXCO EAST"
  We provide information about Expressway under the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST.

  

(3) Expressway information available while using Expressway

• Road information board
• Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
• VICS
  Road information can be obtained from devices equipped with VICS-compatible car navigation systems.

• Information is also distributed on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
  "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)