Notice of night traffic closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

-Road maintenance and repair work-

April 25, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido branch office (Sapporo City Atsubetsu Ward) carries out night-time traffic closing due to repair work on roads and various equipment inspections etc. so that customers can use the expressway safely, securely and comfortably.

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

1 closed section and period

Road name section period Main construction contents Attachment
E5
Do-O Expressway
Osyamanbe IC ⇔ Date IC
(Both directions)
Wednesday, May 9
[1 night]
20:00 - 6:00
Road surface repair work
Inspection of various equipment
Tunnel cleaning, etc.
Leaflet-1 [PDF: 234KB]
E5
Do-O Expressway
Asahikawa Takasu IC ⇔ Shibetsu Kenbuchi IC
(Both directions)
May 14 (Mon) - 21 (Mon)
[6 nights]
20:00 - 6:00
Road surface repair work
Inspection of each facility
Road surface cleaning, etc.
Leaflet-2 [PDF: 259KB]
E5
Do-O Expressway
Muroran IC ⇔ Noboribetsu Muroran IC
(Both directions)
May 21 (Mon)
[1 night]
20:00 - 6:00
Road surface repair work
Inspection of various equipment
Tunnel cleaning, etc.
Leaflet-3 [PDF: 217KB]
E38
Doto Expressway
Oiwakecho​ IC ⇔ Yubari IC
(Both directions)
May 14 (Mon) - 17 (Thu)
[4 nights]
20:00 - 6:00
Road surface repair work
Inspection of each facility
Road surface cleaning, etc.
Leaflet-4 [PDF: 512KB]
E38
Doto Expressway
Shimukappu IC ⇔ Tokachi Shimizu IC
(Both directions)
May 21 (Mon) - 24 (Thu)
[4 nights]
21:00 - 7:00
Road surface repair work
Inspection of each facility
Tunnel cleaning, etc.
Leaflet-5 [PDF: 266KB]
E38
Doto Expressway
Chitose HigashiIC ⇔ Oiwakecho IC
(Both directions)
June 4 (Mon) - 7 (Thu)
[4 nights]
20:00 - 6:00
Road surface repair work
Inspection of each facility
Road surface cleaning, etc.
Leaflet-4 [PDF: 512KB]

In case of bad weather, it will be postponed at the same time from the next day.
Please see the attached leaflet for detours and spare days for postponement.

2 Main work contents

  • Pavement repair work and equipment inspection
    We will repair the places where cracks and steps on the pavement surface are noticeable.
    We will carry out regular inspections for each facility on the Expressway.
Image of pavement repair situation
Pavement repair status
Image of equipment inspection status
Facility inspection status

3 Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided through the following media.

(1) Internet (2) SNS
  • Official Twitter account " NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido) (@E_nexco_kita) provides the latest traffic information.
(3) 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.

(4) Telephone
  • "NEXCO EAST Customer Center"

    We will answer various inquiries regarding Expressway 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    Telephone Number

    0570-024-024(または03-5338-7524

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

    0166-54-1620(旭川)
    011-896-1620(札幌)
    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

(5) Road traffic information available while driving
  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (1620kHz)
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