[E38] Notice of road closure on Doto Expressway

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April 10, 2025
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City) will be closing the E38 Doto Expressway between Oiwakecho IC and Yubari IC (both inbound and outbound lanes) on the following dates and times due to a traffic accident investigation by the Hokkaido Prefectural Police.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1. 1. Closed section and date and time

Road name section Regulation content Date and time
E38DOTO EXPWY Oiwakecho IC - Yubari IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) Monday, April 14th, 1pm-4pm

2. Detours

During the road closure, please use National Route 234, National Route 274, or Hokkaido Prefectural Route 462 as detours.

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Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.

3. Contact information

 交通事故捜査・通行止めに関すること
 北海道警察本部高速道路交通警察隊
 電話番号 011-892-9761

4. Traffic information

(1) Internet

Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) "Road Traffic Information Now !!"

(2) Telephone

 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)道路交通情報
 北海道地方高速情報 050-3369-6760
(携帯電話短縮ダイヤル #8011

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  1. Road information board
  2. Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    Signs will guide you to the section where highway radio is broadcasting
  3. VICS
    Obtain road traffic information with a device such as a VICS-compatible car navigation system

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