Notice of night traffic closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

-Road maintenance and repair work-

April 27, 2015
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City), regular inspections, cleaning work, and repair work on the road surface are closed at night and at interchanges (IC) at night so that customers can use the Expressway safely, safely and comfortably. It will be closed.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed section and period

Road namesectionperiodAttachment
Do-O ExpresswayOnuma Park IC ⇔ Ochibe IC
(Both directions)
From Monday, May 11 to 13th (Wednesday) [3 nights]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-1
[PDF: 674KB]
Yakumo IC ⇔ Chomanbu IC
(Both directions)
From Wednesday, May 20 to 26th Tuesday
[4 nights except Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-2
[PDF: 776KB]
Toyoura IC ⇔ Date IC
(Both directions)
Wednesday, June 3-10 Wednesday
[5 nights except Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-3
[PDF: 907KB]
Shiraoi IC ⇒ Noboribetsu East IC
(Muroran direction)
Wednesday, May 13 [1 night]
From 22:00 to 2:00 the next day
Flyer-4
[PDF: 682KB]
Asahikawa Takasu IC ⇔ Shibetsu Kenbuchi IC
(Both directions)
May 13th (Wednesday) to 20th (Wednesday)
[5 nights except Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-5
[PDF: 847KB]
Bifu JCT ⇔ Shibetsu Kenbuchi IC
(Both directions)
May 21 (Thu)-June 2 (Tue)
[7 nights except Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Doto ExpresswayOtofuke Obihiro IC ⇔ Honbetsu IC / Ashoro IC
(Both directions)
From May 25th (Mon) to June 2nd (Tue)
[6 nights except Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-6
[PDF: 1.5MB]
Otofuke Obihiro IC ⇔ Ikeda IC
(Both directions)
From Wednesday, June 3 to 16th Tuesday
[8 nights except Friday, Saturday and Sunday]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
  • In case of bad weather, it will be postponed at the same time from the next day. (Except Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Please refer to the attached leaflet for detours, transfer fare adjustment, and spare days for postponement.

2 IC closure location and period

Road nameLocationperiodAttachment
Do-O ExpresswayShiraoi IC
[Exit and entrance to Sapporo]
From Monday, June 1 to 3rd Wednesday (3 nights)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-7
[PDF: 701KB]
  • In case of bad weather, it will be postponed at the same time from the next day. (Except Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Please see the attached leaflet for detours and spare days for postponement.

3 Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided through the following media.

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(1) the Internet

  • For the latest regulatory information, see DraTra "Please refer to the.
  • Drive traffic ] For the latest traffic information.

(2) Flyers, posters, highway information terminals
They are distributed and posted at each service area, parking area, tollgate office, expressway at NEXCO EAST Hokkaido branch, etc. on highway.

(3) phone

  • "NEXCO EAST Customer Center"

    24時間365日、高速道路に関する様々なお問合せにお答えします。
    電話番号 0570-024-024 (PHS・IP電話のお客さま:03-5338-7524

  • "Highway Telephone" : Real-time traffic information (5 minutes update) is provided 24 hours a day.
    Telephone Number

     011-896-1620(札幌)
     0166-54-1620(旭川)
     0143-59-1620(室蘭)
     0155-42-1620(帯広)

    (Note) Please be careful not to make a mistake.

    "# 8162 When you call "" on your mobile phone, we will automatically provide you with the latest Expressway status in the nearest area from anywhere in the country.

  • "Japan Road Traffic Information Center" : Provides the latest traffic information.
    Telephone Number

    050-3369-6760

(4)Road traffic information available while driving

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (1620kHz)
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