[E5A] Regarding the implementation of the night traffic closure on the Sasson Expressway (Otaru IC-Asari IC)

~We will carry out night-time traffic closures due to the construction of gate-shaped signs on the Sasson Expressway (Otaru IC-Asari IC)~

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September 25, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) E5A Sasson Expressway (Fudarudo) Between the Otaru Interchange (IC) and Asari IC, to install gate-type signs along the Asari Main Line toll gate renovation work of Sasson Expressway (Otaru IC-Asari IC) , The following will be closed at night.

We do not anticipate traffic congestion due to this traffic closure, but please check the road information etc. before you go out.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers using the Expressway, but we would appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1 closed sections and periods

Road name section period Attachment
E5A
Sasson Expressway
Otaru IC ⇔ Asari IC
(Both directions)
Tuesday, October 9-Wednesday, October 10 [2 nights]
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next day
Attachment 1 [PDF: 353KB]
Attachment 2 [PDF: 430KB]
Flyer [PDF: 159KB]

2 Construction overview

Details of construction Attachment 2 [PDF: 430KB] Please refer to.

3 Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided through the following media.

(1) the 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)phone
  • "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

    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 "" with a mobile phone, the latest Expressway status of the nearest area from that location will be provided automatically by voice anywhere in the country.

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

    050-3369-6760

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