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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) has compiled traffic congestion predictions on Expressway in Hokkaido for eight days during the year-end and New Year period [Wednesday, December 28-Wednesday, January 4].
In addition, from the perspective of preventing the Large of new coronavirus infection, please avoid traffic jams by changing the date and time of use.

1. 1. Congestion forecast

During the year-end and New Year holidays of 2022, it is predicted that traffic congestion will occur at the E5​ ​Do-O Expressway Kitahiroshima Interchange (IC) exiton January 1st (Sun), 2nd (Mon), and 3rd (Tue).

• "Number" is linked to the number on the map above.
• The upper row of "Date and time of congestion occurrence" shows the congestion occurrence time (including congestion time), the middle parenthesis shows the peak time, and the lower parenthesis shows the maximum congestion extension.

2. Guidance of traffic congestion period special site

NEXCO EAST 's website for customers "DraPla" has a traffic jam forecast guide, and traffic jam forecasters explain how to avoid traffic jams in videos.
Please check the congestion forecast and avoid the busy days and times to prevent the Large of the new coronavirus infection.

Special site for traffic congestion period

3. Notes on ETC Holiday Discounts

During the year-end and New Year period, holiday discounts for Expressway, etc. will not be applied on December 31st (Sat), January 1st (Sun), 2nd (Mon), and 3rd (Tue).

Exemption from holiday discount

Four. Requests when using Expressway

1. Congestion
   • Please keep a sufficient distance between cars in a traffic jam area and drive at a safe speed. If you feel tired, don't overdo it and try to take an early break at the rest facility.
   • In order to prevent a rear-end collision in a traffic jam section, if you confirm a traffic jam ahead, please cooperate with us by turning on the hazard lamp and signaling the following vehicle.
   • Road traffic conditions may change significantly due to accidents and weather. Please check the latest traffic information before departure.
   • Expressway traffic information service “Drive Traffic (DraTra)”
     It provides real-time road traffic conditions, congestion forecasts, and more.
   • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター
     24時間365日、高速道路に関する様々なお問い合わせにお答えします。
     電話番号　0570-024-024　または　03-5308-2424
   • 日本道路交通情報センター（JARTIC）
     電話番号　050-3369-6760
   • NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office Official Twitter Account　@e_nexco_kita
2. About traffic safety
   • Let's switch to winter equipment early before the snowfall gets into full swing. Get ready for winter by replacing winter tires, winter wipers, non-freezing type washer fluid, and checking around the engine and battery as soon as possible!
   • On Expressway in Hokkaido, the number of traffic accidents caused by incorrect steering and braking operations is about 4.3 times higher in winter than in summer. In winter, the road may look wet, but it may be frozen. Please keep your speed down by 10 km or more than in summer and drive with plenty of time.
   • The NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office official account (@e_nexco_kita) also distributes original traffic safety videos.