Notice of nighttime closure and IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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April 7, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) in May and June 2023, E5 Do-O Expressway (Hokkaido Central Highway) and E38 interpoint (interword separation) E61 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway), E5A Shiribeshi Expressway (SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY) will be closed at night and the interchange (IC) will be closed due to road surface repair work and expansion device replacement. Please allow extra time for your departure and use detour routes.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

1. 1. Closed section and date and time

Road name section Regulation content Date and time Details
Hokkaido road Ochibe Otoshibe IC -Yakumo Yakumo IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 8 (Mon) - May 29 (Mon)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 1 [PDF: 844KB]
Yakumo Yakumo IC ~ Kuni Nui Kunnui IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 30 (Tue) - June 15 (Thu)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Kunui Kunnui IC ~ Oshamanbe Oshamanbe IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) June 16th (Friday) - June 23rd (Friday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Asahikawa Takasu Asahi Kawatakasu IC to Shibetsu Kenbuchi Shibetsukenbuchi IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 15 (Mon) - May 24 (Wed)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 2 [PDF: 1.2MB]
Eniwa Enwa era (1681.9.29-1684.2.21) IC IC closed
(Sapporo area/entrance)
Wednesday, May 17
20:00 - 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 3 [PDF: 1.3MB]
Kitagou IC IC closed
(Tomakomai direction/entrance)
Thursday, May 18th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Flyer 4 [PDF: 1.2MB]
IC closed
(for Otaru, exit)
Friday, May 19th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Bibai Bibai IC IC closed
(Exit for Sapporo,
Asahikawa direction exit)
Monday, May 22nd
22:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Mikasa Mikasa IC IC closed
(Exit for Sapporo,
Asahikawa direction exit)
May 23 (Tue)
22:00 - 5:00 the next morning
DOTO EXPWY Oiwakecho Oiwakecho IC to Yubari Yubari IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 8th (Mon) - May 16th (Tue)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 5 [PDF: 953KB]
Ikeda Ikeda IC ~ Honbetsu Honbetsu IC / Ashoro Ashoro IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 8th (Mon) - May 16th (Tue)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Shimukappu Shimukappu IC ~ Tokachi Shimizu and Chishimizu IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 23 (Tue) - June 1 (Thu)
Every day from 21:00 to 7:00 the next morning
SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY Yoichi Yoichi IC -Otaru JCT Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 15 (Mon) - May 17 (Wed)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 6 [PDF: 1.1MB]
  • Neither will be held on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • 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
Tunnel inspection

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 !!"
  3. Nationwide Expressway traffic information site "DraTra"

(2) SNS

Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)"

(3) Information on distribution/postings

Post flyers and posters at surrounding toll booths and rest facilities

(4) Telephone

  1. NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター(24時間オペレーターが対応)
    ナビダイヤル 0570-024-024 
    または 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 will guide you to the section where highway radio is broadcasting
  3. VICS
    Acquired with a device such as a car navigation system that supports VICS
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