Notice of IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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October 24, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) announced that in November Reiwa 4 (2022), E5A Sasson Expressway (Sapporu Road) will close the interchange (IC) due to the implementation of sound insulation wall repair work and road heating repair work. When you go out, please leave with plenty of time and use the detour.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary to use the Expressway safely and comfortably.

1. 1. Closed section and date and time

Road name section Regulation content Date and time Details
Sasson Expressway Sapporo North Sapporo Kita IC exit closure
(From Otaru)
November 7th (Monday) - November 9th (Wednesday)
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Flyer【PDF: 602KB】
Shinkawa Shinkawa IC exit closure
(From Otaru)
November 10th (Thursday), November 11th (Friday)
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
  • 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

  • Sound insulation wall repair work・・・Repair damaged sound insulation walls.
  • Road heating repair work・・・Repair damaged road heating.
Photo of sound insulation wall repair work example
Sound insulation wall repair work example
Photo of road heating repair work example
Road heating repair work 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. 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)道路交通情報
    北海道地方高速情報 050-3369-6760 
    (携帯電話短縮ダイヤル #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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