Expressway traffic conditions during the year-end and New Year period (preliminary report)
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January 9 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) has compiled the following information on traffic conditions in Hokkaido during the year-end and New Year period [Thursday, December 28, 2023 - Thursday, January 4, 2024 (8 days)].
- The average daily traffic volume was 110% compared to the same period last year.
- The number of traffic jams of 1 km or more was 2, which was 7 times less than the same period last year due to a decrease in traffic jams caused by road closures.
- The longest traffic jam occurred at around 2:50 pm on Tuesday, January 2nd, at E5 Hokkaido Expressway Bibai Interchange (IC) → Mikasa IC (In-bound, towards Sapporo), with a 3.0km traffic jam caused by lane restrictions due to construction. did.
1. 1. Comparison period
- Reiwa 5 [December 28, 2020 (Thursday) to January 4 2024 (Thursday): 8 days]
- Reiwa 4 [Wednesday, December 28, 2020 - Wednesday, January 4, 2020: 8 days]
2. Average daily traffic volume *
| ①Reiwa 5 results | ②Reiwa 4th results | Comparison ①/② |
|---|---|---|
| 11,600 units/day | 10,500 units/day | 110％ |
- For details, please see [Attachment 1] [PDF: 170KB]
3. 3. Congestion situation
| ①Reiwa 5 results | ②Reiwa 4th results | Comparison ①－② |
|---|---|---|
| Twice | 9 times | ▲ 7 times |
《Locations where traffic jams occur》
[Reiwa 5]
| Ranking | Congestion length | Date and time | Section (IC omitted) | Head * | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.0km | Tuesday, January 2nd Around 14:50 |
E5 Central Hokkaido Bibai → Mikasa (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Around N46.4KP | Lane restrictions due to construction |
| 2 | 1.0km | Saturday, December 30th Around 12:10pm |
E38 Doto Expressway Yubari → Mukawa Hobetsu (Out-bound /Obihiro direction) |
Near Mukawa Hobetsu IC | Terminal for road closure due to broken vehicle |
- "KP" stands for kilometer post.
[Reiwa 4th year]
| Ranking | Congestion length | Date and time | Section (IC omitted) | lead | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1km | Tuesday, January 3 Around 18:10 |
E38 Doto Expressway Shimukappu → Mukawa Hobetsu (In-bound Sapporo) |
Near Shimukappu Tunnel | Concentration of traffic after road closures are lifted |
| 2 | 4.4km | Monday, January 2 Around 16:10 |
E5 Hokkaido Expressway Naie Sunagawa → Bibai (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Bibai IC | Terminal closed due to snow |
| 3 | 3.3km | Tuesday, January 3 Around 15:20 |
E5 Hokkaido Expressway Naie Sunagawa → Bibai (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Bibai IC | Terminal closed due to snow |
| 4 | 2.1km | Monday, January 2 Around 10:20 |
E38 Doto Expressway Tokachi Shimizu→Tomamu (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Tomamu IC | Terminal closed to traffic due to accident |
| 5 | 1.0km | Friday, December 30th Around 14:30 |
E38 Doto Expressway Tokachi Shimizu→Tomamu (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Tomamu IC | Terminal closed to traffic due to accident |
| 5 | 1.0km | Friday, December 30th Around 15:50 |
E38 Doto Expressway Mukawa Hobetsu → Shimukappu (Out-bound /Obihiro direction) |
Near Shimukappu IC | Terminal closed to traffic due to accident |
| 5 | 1.0km | Monday, January 2 Around 17:40 |
E5 Hokkaido Expressway Takigawa→Naie Sunagawa (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Naie Sunagawa IC | Terminal closed due to snow |
| 5 | 1.0km | Monday, January 2 Around 15:00 |
E38 Doto Expressway Memuro→Tokachi Shimizu (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Tokachi Shimizu IC | Terminal closed to traffic due to accident |
| 5 | 1.0km | Tuesday, January 3 Around 12:20 |
E38 Doto Expressway Memuro→Tokachi Shimizu (In-bound /Sapporo area) |
Near Tokachi Shimizu IC | Terminal closed to traffic due to accident |
Four. Requests when using Expressway
- When using Expressway, please check the "Things to remember when using Expressway" [Attachment 2] [PDF: 676KB] before departure to ensure the safety of all drivers and passengers. .
- Road traffic conditions may change significantly due to accidents and weather. Please check the latest traffic information before departure.
- Switch to winter equipment by replacing winter tires, winter wipers, and antifreeze washer fluid. Especially when changing tires in the winter, be sure to check and maintain them thoroughly before setting out, such as re-checking the nuts to make sure they are not loose and working to prevent wheels from falling off!
- If a vehicle fire were to occur due to inadequate vehicle inspection, especially in a tunnel, it would be a very dangerous situation. Since the tunnel is a closed section, it can become overheated and filled with smoke, which has a major impact on vehicles following the tunnel. In addition, road structures such as tunnel walls and concrete are also affected, and if restoration takes time, road closures will be extended for a long time, and logistics will also be affected, so inspections of the engine and battery areas should also be carried out. Let's do it!
- On Hokkaido's Expressway during the winter, the number of traffic accidents caused by incorrect steering or brake operation increases approximately four times compared to the summer. Not only during snowfall, but even when there is no snowfall, the road surface may be frozen due to the difference in temperature between morning and evening. Be sure to refrain from sudden driving such as sudden acceleration, sudden steering, and sudden braking!
- The fatality rate for people not wearing seatbelts in traffic accidents on Expressway is about 17 times that of people wearing seatbelts! (Research by Traffic Accident Comprehensive Analysis Center, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, 2021). To protect your loved ones and precious lives, please always wear seatbelts not only in the driver's and passenger's seats, but also in all seats, including the rear seats, and be sure to use child seats for small children!
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