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[E7] Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway both directions, Kawabe JCT to Iwaki IC
Nighttime road closure notice

August 19th (Monday) - September 6th (Friday)
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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July 22 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Akita Management Office

At NEXCO EAST Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture), E7 A night-time road closure will be implemented on both the northbound and southbound lanes Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the "Nitto Expressway") from Kawabe Junction (hereinafter referred to as the "JCT") to Iwaki Interchange (hereinafter referred to as the "IC") to carry out pavement repair work and other works.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing yourself plenty of time when heading out.

1. Regulation section and date and time

  1. Restricted area
    ① Nighttime road closures:
    [1] Nitto Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Kawabe JCT to Iwaki IC
    [2] Nitto Expressway, both directions, Akita Airport IC to Iwaki IC
    2. Image of restricted section
  2. Date and Time
    [1] Nitto Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Kawabe JCT to Iwaki IC
    Implementation date:
    August 19th (Monday) to August 20th (Tuesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    September 9th (Monday) to September 10th (Tuesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    [2] Nitto Expressway, both inbound and outbound lanes, Akita Airport IC to Iwaki IC
    Implementation date:
    2024- Friday, September 6, 2020
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
    Preparation day:
    September 9th (Monday) to September 20th (Friday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
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 the attached document [PDF: 380KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Construction overview

At Nitto Expressway Upper and Lower Lines Kawabe JCT ~ Iwaki 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 close the road on weekday nights 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 pavement damage photo
Pavement damage pictures
Image after pavement repair
Image after pavement repair

Four. 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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