[E4] Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki PA Smart Interchange
Notice of business opening ceremony

~ The first 5 customers (requires advance reception) will be presented with a pass certificate and commemorative gift ~

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January 26, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Kitakami Management Office

NEXCO EAST Kitakami Management Office (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture) is pleased to announce that a grand opening ceremony will be held to commemorate the opening of the Hanamaki PA Smart Interchange (Smart IC) on the E4 Tohoku Expressway at 3:00 p.m. on 2024 (national holiday). The ceremony will be held as follows.
In addition, we are looking for first-come, first-served customers to use the smart IC entrance.

1. Date and time

March 20, 2024 (Wednesday/Holiday) 14:30-14:50

2. Venue

Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki PA Smart IC (Out-bound line)
In front of the entrance ETC gate See Attachment 1 [PDF: 183KB] and Attachment 3 [PDF: 238KB]

3. 3. Contents of the event

NEXCO EAST will present a passport certificate and souvenir to five customers (advance reception system) waiting to be opened. (We will be deemed to be the "first rider" at receptionist # 1.)

Four. How to apply for customers who wish to have a business start ceremony

Please apply in advance by the following method.

  1. How to apply:
    Please come directly to the reception location during the reception period below. Numbered tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications cannot be made by phone.
    Please note that the Hanamaki PA Smart IC is for ETC only, so the vehicle of the customer applying is required to use ETC.
    Also, please be sure to bring proof of identity (driver's license, etc.) when issuing a traffic permit.
  2. Reception place:
    See Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki South Toll Gate Attachment 1 [PDF: 183KB] and Attachment 2 [PDF: 272KB]
    • Please note that it is different from the venue on the day of the ceremony.
  3. Reception period:
    From January 30th (Tuesday) to February 6th (Tuesday) from 10:00 to 16:00
    • Not limited to the above, the reception will end when the first 5 people arrive.
  4. Notes:
    Waiting on public roads around Hanamaki PA Smart IC is strictly prohibited.

Five. Hanamaki PA Smart IC opening hours

March 20, 2024 (Wednesday/Holiday) 15:00~

NEXCO EAST Group is working to contribute to achieving the SDGs.
This project to develop the Hanamaki PA Smart IC is a business activity that will revitalize the local economy and support local medical care through the development and strengthening of Expressway network. I believe that this will contribute to No. 11.

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