[E7] Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway Kawabe JCT Nighttime ramp closure

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NEXCO EAST Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture) will close the night lamps as follows at the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway Kawabe Junction (JCT) for seismic reinforcement work.
Therefore, when leaving, please leave with plenty of time and take a detour to National Route 13, etc. when driving.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers using the Expressway, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction necessary for safe and comfortable use of the Expressway.

1. Closed place

Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway Kawabe JCT Inflow ramp from Akita Expressway In-bound line
(From Akita Minami Interchange (IC) to Akita Airport IC)
((Attachment-1 [PDF: 189KB])

(Location map)

2. Closing date and time

• [1] September 1, 2020 (Thursday) [1 night]
  • [Reserve date: Friday, September 2]
• [2] September 6, 2020 (Tuesday) [1 night]
  • [Backup date: Wednesday, September 7]
• [3] Tuesday, September 27, 2020 [1 night]
  • [Backup date: Wednesday, September 28]
• [4] October 3 (Monday) to 5 (Wednesday), 2022 [3 nights]
  • [Reserve date: October 6th (Thursday) to 7th (Friday)]
• [5] October 11 (Tuesday) to 13 (Thursday), 2022 [3 nights]
  • [Backup date: October 14th (Friday) to 19th (Wednesday)]

Every night from 21:00 to 6:00 the next day

• Night lamps are closed from 21:00 on weekdays to 6:00 the next morning.
  (Friday night work will continue until 6:00 on Saturday morning.)
• It may be canceled depending on the weather, so please check the latest information from websites such as "DraTra" when using the Expressway.

3. Detour

National Route 13, Prefectural Route 61, Prefectural Route 62 (Attachment-1 [PDF: 189KB])

Four. Construction content

Seismic reinforcement work
For seismic reinforcement of the bridge, we will replace the bearings and expansion devices.

Five. Regarding transfer fare adjustment due to night lamp closure

Attachment-2 [PDF: 130KB]

Passengers who temporarily run out of the Expressway due to the ramp closure, bypass the closed section, and transfer in the same direction again will have a "connection adjustment" that adjusts the toll according to the section used.

6. How to obtain traffic information

• "DraPla", a site full of useful information on Expressway nationwide
  【address】
  https://www.driveplaza.com/
• Expressway traffic information service "Drive Traffic (DraTra)"
  【address】
  Real-time information https://www.drivetraffic.jp/
  Construction regulation information https://www.drivetraffic.jp/construction-regulation
• 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）
  【アドレス】
  https://www.jartic.or.jp/
  【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。
  秋田情報　050-3369-6605
  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.