[E4] Tohoku Expressway (between Kitakami Kanegasaki IC and Kitakami Etsuko IC) [E46] Akita Expressway (between Kitakami JCT and Kitakami Nishi IC) Nightly closed

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  • [E4] Tohoku Expressway (between Kitakami Kanegasaki IC and Kitakami Etsuko IC) [E46] Akita Expressway (between Kitakami JCT and Kitakami Nishi IC) Nightly closed

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

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May 25, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Kitakami Management Office

NEXCO EAST Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture) E4 Tohoku Expressway Kitakami Kanegasaki Interchange (IC) and Kitakami Ezuriko IC (upper and lower lines) and E46 Akita Expressway Kitakami Junction (JCT) → Kitakami Nishi IC (Out-bound line) will be closed at night due to construction work associated with updating guide signs.

We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers, but this work is necessary to use the Expressway safely and comfortably. We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to our customers, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section

Tohoku Expressway Kitakami Kanegasaki IC and Kitakami Ezuriko IC (upper and lower lines)
Akita Expressway Kitakami JCT → Kitakami West IC (Out-bound line)

2 Closed date and time

June 23, 2020 (Tue) 22:00 to 2:00 the next day 1 night
(Spare days: June 24 (Wednesday), 25th (Thursday) 22:00 to 2:00 the next day 2 night)

  • It is possible to pass from Akita Expressway (In-bound line) to Tohoku Expressway (upper and lower lines).
  • Please be sure to check the latest information on websites such as "DraTra" when using it, as the closing date and time and sections may change depending on the weather.
  • Image of closed days

    3 detour

    National Route 4, National Route 107, Prefectural Road 37 [Attachment-1] [PDF: 230KB]

    4 Construction details

    We will carry out the work associated with updating the guide signs.

    5 Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

    [Attachment-2] [PDF: 173KB]

    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.

    6 Information provision

    Information such as road traffic information
    • " DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway across Japan
      【address】
      PC version
      Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
      Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
    • Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
      For the latest regulatory information, see DraTra "Please refer to the.
      It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic congestion prediction.
      【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 03-5308-2424
    • 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.
    • Official Twitter account "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" ( @e_nexco_tohoku ) Also delivers information.
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