Notice of nighttime traffic closure on Sasson Expressway and Hokkaido Expressway

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September 29, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will be held in October ~ November of Reiwa 5 (2023) E5A Sasson Expressway(Sapporu Road) and E5 Do-O Expressway (Hokkaido Expressway) will be closed at night due to scaffolding removal work and shoring removal 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 Fushiko Fushiko IC exit closure
(From Otaru)
October 30th (Monday)
8pm to 5am the next morning
Material 1 [PDF: 924KB]
Hokkaido road Ebetsu Higashi Ebetsu Higashi IC Doorway closed
(Towards Sapporo)
November 6th (Monday) - November 10th (Friday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Material 2 [PDF: 853KB]
  • Due to inclement weather, etc., the event may be postponed to an alternative date. Please check the materials for backup dates and detours.
  • All except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

2. Main construction contents

  • Scaffolding removal work: Scaffolding used for bridge repainting work will be removed. (Fushiko IC)
  • Shoring removal work: We will remove the shoring used for bridge repair work. (Ebetsu Higashi IC)
Photo of scaffolding to be removed
Scaffolding to be removed
Photo of shoring to be removed
Shoring to be removed

3. Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided in the following 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

  1. X (formerly Twitter) official account “NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)” @e_nexco_kita
    Information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office
  2. Search for LINE official account "NEXCO EAST"/" @e-nexco",
    Read the two-dimensional code on the right
    Information on Expressway within NEXCO EAST jurisdiction, etc.
    Friend registration LINE two-dimensional code image link (external link)

(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
    Obtain road traffic information with a device such as a VICS-compatible car navigation system
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