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[E7] Akita Expressway both inbound and outbound, Akita Kita IC to Gojome Hachirogata IC
Notice of nighttime road closures and one-way alternating traffic regulations

July 22 (Mon) - July 26 (Fri)
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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June 28, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Akita Management Office

NEXCO EAST　The Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture) will close the Akita Kita Interchange (hereinafter referred to as "IC") to the Gojome-Hachirokata IC on the E7 Akita Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Akita Road") up and down route during the night and restrict one-way alternating traffic (waiting time 15 minutes) due to pavement repair work.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing extra time for your trip.

1. Regulation section and date and time

  1. Restricted section
    ①Night traffic closure:
    [1] Akita Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Akita Kita IC to Gojome Hachirogata IC
    [3] Akita Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Akita Kita IC to Showa Oga Peninsula IC
    (2) Regulations for alternate traffic on one side:
    [2] Akita Expressway Up and Down Line Akita Kita IC - Showa Ogahanto IC
    2. Image of restricted section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
  2. Date and time
    • ①Night road closure
    • [1] Akita Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Akita Kita IC to Gojome Hachirogata IC
      Implementation date:
      Monday, July 22nd to Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd, 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    • [3] Akita Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Akita Kita IC to Showa Oga Peninsula IC
      Implementation date:
      Thursday, July 25th to Friday, July 26th, 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
      Preparation day:
      Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd, 2024
      Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    • ②Alternate traffic regulation on one side
    • [2] Akita Expressway Up and Down Line Akita Kita IC - Showa Ogahanto IC
      Implementation date:
      Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024
      Every day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
      Preparation day:
      July 30th (Tue) - August 2nd (Fri), 2024
      Every day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Image of date and time
Legend image image
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Detour

For detours, please refer to Appendix 1 [PDF: 299KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Regarding transit adjustments due to suspension of traffic

For customers who exit Expressway due to a road closure, detour around the closed section, then re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, a "transfer adjustment" will be implemented in which the toll fee will be adjusted according to the section used. (See Appendix 2 [PDF: 134KB])

How to use transit adjustment

ETC customers

  • For customers using ETC, please drive wirelessly at designated outflow ICs, and also wirelessly drive at re-inflow ICs. (Transfer certificates are not issued for ETC vehicles)
  • ETC time zone discount will be applied, considering the transited journey as one.
    Toll charges are adjusted at the time of billing, so they may differ from those displayed at the toll gate.
  • Insert the same ETC card for all journeys and pass through the ETC lane at the tollgate.

Customers such as cash

  • Customers paying with cash, etc. should receive a "transfer certificate" at the outflow designated IC, then take a "transit ticket" at the re-inflow IC, and then take the "transition certificate" at the toll booth where they pay the toll for the first time. Please hand over your ``book'' and ``traffic ticket.''

Common to ETC and cash customers

  • If the suspension of traffic is released after the outflow designated IC is released, the fare will be adjusted even if it is re-introduced from the IC (including the outflow designated IC) in the closed road section in the forward direction.

Four. Construction overview

At Akita Expressway Upper and Lower Lines Akita Kita IC ~ Gojome Hachiro Lagoon IC, pavement repair work will be carried out due to damage to the road surface. In order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will restrict one-way alternating traffic during the day and close the road at night on weekdays when traffic is low, and carry out construction intensively and efficiently. This is necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo of damaged pavement *Photo of emergency repairs completed
Photo of damaged pavement *Temporary repairs completed
Image after pavement repair
Image after pavement repair

Five. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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