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NEXCO EAST At the Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture), a nighttime road closure will be implemented on the E46 Akita Expressway (hereafter "Akita-dō") up and down Yuda Interchange (hereafter "IC") to Yokote IC, and on the E13 Tohoku-Chuo Expressway (hereafter "Tohoku Chuo Expressway") between Yuzawa IC and Yokote IC in both directions, to carry out paving repair work 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] Akita Expressway, both directions, Yuda IC to Yokote IC
   [2] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both directions, Yuzawa IC to Yokote IC
   [3] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both directions, Jumonji IC to Yokote IC



• The signs such as E46 attached to each route indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway, etc.
2. Date and time
   • [1] Akita Expressway, inbound and outbound lanes, Yuda IC to Yokote IC
     Implementation date:

     August 17th (Monday) to August 21st (Friday), 2020

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

     Preparation day:

     August 24th (Monday) to August 27th (Thursday), 2020

     Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
   • [2] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, Yuzawa IC to Yokote IC
     Implementation date:

     August 31st (Monday) to September 1st (Tuesday), 2020

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

     Preparation day:

     September 11th (Friday) – September 16th (Wednesday), 2020

     Every day from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next morning (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)
   • [3] Tohoku Chuo Expressway, both directions, Jumonji IC to Yokote IC
     Implementation date:

     September 2nd (Wednesday) - September 10th (Thursday), 2020

     Every day from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next morning (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)

     Preparation day:

     September 11th (Friday) – September 16th (Wednesday), 2020

     Every day from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next morning (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)

2. Detour

For information on alternative routes, please refer to Attachment 1 [PDF: 710KB].
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 [1] Akita Expressway (both directions) Yuda IC ~ Yokote IC
Closed Section [3] Tohoku-Chuo Expressway (both directions) Jumonji 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: 211KB])

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

• Section [1]: If the section between Yuda IC and Yokote IC is closed, customers using the Akita Expressway (toward Omagari and Line Out-bound) from the Tohoku-Chuo Expressway must first exit at Yoko Expressway te IC and then re-enter from Yokote IC. Thank you for your understanding.
• 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 occurring on the Akita Expressway both directions Yuda IC ~ Yokote IC and the Tohoku Chuo Expressway both directions Yuzawa IC ~ Yokote IC, we will carry out paving 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.

(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.

• The official account of X (formerly Twitter) also provides information about Expressway.
  "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)