[E46] Akita Expressway IC
[E7] Notice of nighttime ramp closure at Akita Minami IC on Akita Expressway

September 17th (Tuesday), September 24th (Tuesday) to September 27th (Friday)
~ Pavement repair work will be carried out ~

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August 20 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Akita Management Office

NEXCO EAST The Akita Management Office (Akita City, Akita Prefecture) will implement nighttime ramp closures at the E46 Akita Expressway ("Akita Road") Kyowa Interchange ("IC") and the E7 Akita Road Akita Minami IC 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 area
    [1] Akita Expressway Kyowa IC Out-bound Exit Ramp
    [2] Akita Expressway, Akita Minami IC, exit ramp to general road
    [3] Akita Expressway, Akita Minami IC, entrance ramp to the toll gate
  2. Image of restricted section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
  3. Date and Time
    [1] Akita Expressway Kyowa IC Out-bound Exit Ramp
    Implementation date:
    2024
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    2024
    From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    [2] Akita Expressway, Akita Minami IC, exit ramp to general road
    Implementation date:
    September 24th (Tuesday) - 25th (Wednesday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    October 15th (Tuesday) to October 18th (Friday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    [3] Akita Expressway, Akita Minami IC, entrance ramp to the toll gate
    Implementation date:
    2024 September 26th to Friday, September 27th, 2020
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
    Preparation day:
    October 15th (Tuesday) to October 18th (Friday) 2024
    Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
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

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3. Construction overview

Due to damage to the road surface at the ramps of the Akita Expressway Kyowa IC and Akita Minami IC, pavement repair work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to our customers, we will close the ramp on weekday evenings 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 through the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
"NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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