[E4] Tohoku Expressway (between Kitakami Kanegasaki IC and Kitakami Ezuriko IC)
[E46] Akita Expressway (between Kitakami JCT and Kitakami West IC)
Implementation of nighttime closure

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  • [E4] Tohoku Expressway (between Kitakami Kanegasaki IC and Kitakami Ezuriko IC) [E46] Akita Expressway (between Kitakami JCT and Kitakami West IC) Night traffic closure

The latest regulatory information isDraTraPlease see.

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October 8, 3rd year of Reiwa
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Kitakami management office

NEXCO EAST Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture) is located between the E4 Tohoku Expressway Kitakami Kanegasaki Interchange (IC) and the Kitakami Ezuriko IC, and the E46 Akita Expressway Kitakami. Between (Kitakami) Junction (JCT) and Kitakami Nishi (Kitakami Nishi) IC, due to the renewal work of the variable road information board equipment, we will implement the following nighttime closure.
Therefore, when you go out, please leave with plenty of time, and when you drive, please make a detour to Route 4.
Expressway to the customers, which is available sorry now decided to apologize for inconvenience, Expressway to construction work required in order to use the safe and comfortable, thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

1. Closed section

 東北自動車道 北上金ヶ崎IC~北上江釣子IC(上下線)
 秋田自動車道 北上JCT~北上西IC間(上下線)
別添資料-1【PDF:257KB】

(Location map)
Image of (position map)

2. Closed date and time

Tohoku Expressway Kitakami Kanegasaki IC-Kitakami Ezuriko IC (upper and lower lines)
Between Kitakami JCT and Kitakami Nishi IC on the Akita Expressway
November 8th, 3rd year (Monday) 22: 00-6: 00 the following day
[Preliminary day: November 9th (Tuesday) to 10th (Wednesday) 22:00 to 6:00 the next day]

  • It may be canceled depending on the weather, so please check the latest information from websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway.
Image of closed days

3. Detour

 県道50号、国道4号、国道107号、県道37号、県道47号(別添資料-1【PDF:257KB】

Four. Construction content

Variable road information board equipment update

We will carry out renewal work due to the deterioration of the information board.

Image image before construction
Before construction
Photo after construction (image)
After construction (image)
  • We will close the road to remove the variable road information board and pillars in the red frame.

Five. Regarding transit fare adjustment due to suspension of traffic

別添資料-2【PDF:138KB】

For passengers who leave the Expressway once due to a nighttime suspension and bypass the closed section and transfer again in the same direction, we will make a "transit adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used.

6. How to obtain traffic information

  • DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
    【address】
    PC version (https://www.driveplaza.com/)
    Mobile version (http://m.driveplaza.com/)
    Smartphone version (http://www.driveplaza.com/smp/)
  • Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
    (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation)
    It provides real-time road traffic information and traffic congestion prediction.
    【address】
    PC version (https://www.drivetraffic.jp/)
    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
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)
    【電話番号】
    全国共通ダイヤル 050-3369-6666(携帯短縮ダイヤル #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。
    岩手情報 050-3369-6603
    東北地方高速情報 050-3369-6761
  • 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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