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【E5】 Hokkaido Expressway Tomakomai West IC ⇔ Tomakomai Middle East IC (both directions)
Notice of all-day face-to-face traffic regulation due to bridge renewal construction

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2019 April 18
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido office(Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will carry out the bridge slab replacement work as a Expressway renewal project.

The construction to be carried out this time is E5 Replace the old reinforced concrete slab with a new slab on the Yufutsugawabashi In-bound line (in the direction of Muroran) between the Tomakomai West Interchange (IC) and the Tomakomai East IC on the Do-O Expressway It is construction.

During the construction period, we will enforce face-to-face traffic control or overtaking lane control throughout the day. Please cooperate in safe driving within the regulated section.

In addition, we do not anticipate the occurrence of congestion due to construction, but when going out, Website for renewal project Please check the traffic information on "DraTra", etc.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction.

1 construction section

Hokkaido Expressway Tomakomai West IC ⇔ Tomakomai East IC (both directions) Before and after Yufutsugawabashi (about 2.6km)

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2 Traffic regulation period and regulations

All-day face-to-face traffic regulation period
May 31 (Fri) -July 16 (Tue) 2019 (47 days)
Traffic regulation period
Monday, May 20, 2019 to Wednesday, July 31, 2019 (73 days)
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  • Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are also regulated throughout the day.
  • The construction period may change depending on the weather and work progress.

3 Traffic restrictions

During floor slab replacement work, Reduce the section of each two lanes of the up and down lines to one lane and consolidate it to the Out-bound line (for Muroran), and enforce face-to-face traffic all day long To do.

For the 11 days from the start of the construction period and the 15 days before the end of the construction period, due to preparatory work to switch lanes to two-way traffic control, there will be an all-day overtaking lane control for up and down lines.

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4 Construction overview

The Yufutsu River Bridge between Tomakomai West IC and Tomakomai East IC is about 38 years old since the opening of traffic in 1980 (Showa 55). It is necessary to replace the floor slab because the concrete floor slab is deteriorated and the reinforcing bars are rusted due to salt content caused by spraying the antifreezing agent in the winter season.

In order to replace the concrete slab part of the bridge, it is necessary to close the In-bound line (for Muroran), but one of the two lanes for the Out-bound line (for Sapporo) should be closed for the In-bound line (for Muroran). By carrying out transfer and face-to-face traffic, the impact on traffic will be minimized and construction will be carried out.

Main work contents

By replacing the deteriorated existing concrete slab with a new slab, it will be reborn as an Expressway that can be used safely and comfortably.

Photograph of backside damage occurrence situation of floor slab (Yufutsugawabashi In-bound line)

<< reference >> The construction situation of "Do-O Expressway Yufuchigawabashi (Out-bound line)" that we carried out in the autumn of 2018 (Heisei 30)

Photograph of concrete floor slab removal
Removal of concrete slab
Photograph of installation of new concrete floor slab
Installation of new concrete slab
Photo of construction completion
Construction completed

5 Requests for use

  1. The construction section will extend for about 2.6 km from the conventional two lanes on one side to one lane, and one day lane (two lanes up and down) on each side will be restricted to face-to-face all day.
    We do not anticipate traffic congestion due to construction work, but we ask for your cooperation in safe driving within the regulated section, and please be sure to have enough time to go before using.
  2. The road shoulders are narrower in the two-way traffic regulation section. Therefore, when traveling, observe the regulation speed and secure the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you, so be careful about a rear-end collision.
    Also, as there will be a large lane shift to move to the one-lane section on one side, please follow the local information signs and other signs.
  3. During the construction period, we will call for cautions so that you can safely drive with information on construction regulations using information boards, road signs, and simple information boards. Before riding, please check the above information before riding safely.
  4. Before going out, check the website such as "DraTra" for the latest traffic restrictions and congestion information.

6 How to obtain road traffic information

(1) Road traffic information available before going out
(2) Road traffic information available during driving
  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section on the highway radio is indicated by the signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway information terminal
    Wide area road information is provided on the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido) (Attoe_nexco_kita )" even has originated the information.
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Expressway renewal project

Now, bring safety and security to the next generation.
NEXCO EAST will work on updating and repairing highways to deliver safety and security to everyone.

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