[E46] Akita Expressway (between Kitakami Nishi IC and Yuda IC) Night traffic closure and alternate traffic regulation on one side

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

• PDF version [PDF: 310KB]

NEXCO EAST north management office (Iwate Prefecture Kitakami), the two-lane section (one lane) of E46 Akita Expressway between the north west Interchange (IC) ~ Yuda IC, stretching apparatus replacement of bridges, tunnel lighting equipment update In addition, due to construction work such as renewal of emergency equipment for tunnels, traffic will be closed at night and one-sided alternating traffic will be restricted during the day.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but this work is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of the Expressway We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Between Kitakami-nishi IC and Yuda IC on the Akita Expressway

2 One side alternate traffic regulation section

Between Kitakami-nishi IC and Yuda IC on the Akita Expressway
13.7KP ~ 18.5KP (4,800m)
* KP is a kilometer post (Akita Expressway base point)).

3 Traffic regulation period

Closed at night
September 17th (Tuesday) to 19th (Thursday), 1st 2019
September 24th (Tuesday) to 26th (Thursday), 1st 2019
(Preliminary days: September 20th (Friday), 27th (Friday))

One-sided alternating traffic regulation
September 17th (Tuesday) to 19th (Thursday), 1st 2019
September 24th (Tuesday) to 26th (Thursday), 1st 2019
(Preliminary days: September 20th (Friday), 27th (Friday))
* It takes up to 15 minutes to wait.

• Please note that the date and time of closure may change depending on the weather, so please check the latest information on the website such as "DraPla" when using it.

4 Detour

National Route 107, Prefectural Road 37 [Attachment-1] [PDF: 166KB]

5 Construction overview

We will carry out construction work such as bridge expansion / contraction device replacement, girder end repair, tunnel interior plate removal, pavement repair, tunnel lighting equipment update, and tunnel emergency equipment update.

6 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

[Attachment-2] [PDF: 144KB]

Passengers who flow out of the Expressway due to suspension of traffic, bypass the suspension of traffic, and then transfer again in the same direction, will make "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the segment used. Please refer to the attached document for the details of transit adjustment.

7 Information provision

Information such as road traffic information

• DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  PC version
  Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
  Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  NEXCO EAST Homepage "Construction Regulation Information" (Provides information on construction regulations in each region)
  Please see "North Tohoku" for Aomori, Akita, and Iwate prefectures, and "South Tohoku" for Miyagi, Yamagata, and Fukushima prefectures.
  It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic jam forecasts.
  【address】
  PC version
  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　03-5338-7524
• 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】
  秋田局　018-826-1620
  盛岡局　019-639-1620
  （公財）日本道路交通情報センター
  050-3369-6603（岩手情報）
  050-3369-6761（東北地方高速情報）
• Highway radio
  Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
  The section that is broadcasting is indicated by the sign on Expressway.
  Wide-ranging road information is provided in an easy-to-understand manner on monitor screens installed in SA / PA.

* Twitter's official account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.