Notice of nighttime closure and IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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May 25, 4th year of Reiwa
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku Reiwa, Sapporo City) Do-O Expressway (Doo-do), E38 Doto Expressway ( Doto Expressway), E5A Sasson Expressway (Tag Barrel Road), E63 Hidaka Expressway (Hidan Expressway) will be closed at night and interchange (IC) due to road surface repair work, tunnel inspection, etc. When you go out, please leave in plenty of time and use the detour.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary to use the Expressway safely and comfortably.

1. 1. Closed / IC closed section / location and date / time

Route name Section / location Regulation content Date and time Details
Hokkaido road Otoshibe Otoshibe IC-Yakumo Yakumo IC
(Up and down line)
Road Closed May 9th (Monday) -May 31st (Tuesday)
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-1 [PDF: 750KB]
Yakumo IC-Kunnui-kun Nui IC
(Upper and lower lines)
Road Closed June 1st (Wednesday) -June 17th (Friday)
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-1 [PDF: 750KB]
Asahikawa Takasu Asahikawa Takasu IC ~ Shibetsu Kenbuchi Shibe Tsunebuchi IC
(Up and down line)
Road Closed May 24th (Tuesday) -May 26th (Thursday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-2 [PDF: 1.7MB]
Iwamizawa Iwamizawa IC
A. Exit for Asahikawa
B. Exit for Sapporo
IC closure A. May 16th (Monday) and May 17th (Tuesday)
B. May 18th (Wednesday) -May 20th (Friday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-3 [PDF: 956KB]
Eniwa ICs
A. All doorways
B. Entrance and exit in the Direction of Tomakomai
C. All entrances
D. Entrance and exit in the direction of Sapporo
IC closure A. May 16th (Monday)
B. May 17th (Tuesday) and May 18th (Wednesday)
C. May 19th (Thursday)
D. May 20th (Friday) -May 24th (Tuesday)
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-4 [PDF: 1.2MB]
Tomakomai Higashi and Makomai Higashi IC
(Entrance to Sapporo)
IC closure June 6th (Monday) -June 8th (Wednesday)
From 22:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-5 [PDF: 1.3MB]
DOTO EXPWY Yubari Yubari IC ~ Shimukappu Shimukappu I c
(Up and down line)
Road Closed May 9th (Monday) -May 17th (Tuesday)
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-6 [PDF: 1.0MB]
Shimukappu IC-Tokachi Shimizu and Kachishimizu IC
(Upper and lower lines)
Road Closed May 18th (Wednesday) -May 31st (Tuesday)
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
From 21:00 each day to 7:00 the next morning
Flyer-6 [PDF: 1.0MB]
Sasson Expressway Sapporo Kita Sapporo Kitasapporo IC
(Entrance towards Otaru)
IC closure June 2nd (Thursday) -June 16th (Thursday)
(Excluding Saturday and Sunday)
From 20:00 each day to 5:00 the next morning
Flyer-7 [PDF: 1.4MB]
Teine Ward IC
(Exit in the direction of Otaru)
IC closure June 27 (Monday)
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-8 [PDF: 1.2MB]
Hidaka Expressway Numanohata Nishi Numa no Hatani IC
A. Entrance to Tomakomai
B. Exit for Urakawa
IC closure A. June 14th (Tuesday) and June 15th (Wednesday)
B. June 16th (Thursday) and June 17th (Friday)
From 20:00 each day to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer-9 [PDF: 1.3MB]
  • Due to stormy weather, it may be postponed to the spare day. Please check the leaflet for spare days and detours.

2. Main construction contents

  • Road surface repair work: Repairs places where cracks or steps on the pavement surface are prominent.
  • Tunnel inspection ・ ・ ・ Inspect various equipment installed in the tunnel.
Photo of road surface repair work example
Road surface repair work example
Photo of tunnel inspection example
Tunnel inspection example

3. Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided in the following various media.

(1) Internet

  1. Road traffic information site "DraPla"
  2. Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) "Road Traffic Information Now !!"

(2) SNS

Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)"

(3) Information on distribution/postings

Post flyers and posters at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.

(4) Telephone

  1. NEXCO EAST Customer Center (supported by 24-hour operator)
    Navi dial 0570-024-024 or 03-5308-2424
  2. Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) road traffic information
    Hokkaido local high speed information 050-3369-6760 (mobile phone speed dial #8011)

(5) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  1. Road information board
  2. Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    Signs indicate where the highway radio is broadcast.
  3. VICS
    You can get road traffic information with a VICS-compatible car navigation system or other onboard device.
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