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Notice of nighttime road closures, IC closures, and SA closures
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- Notice of nighttime road closures, IC closures, and SA closures on Expressway in Hokkaido
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April 25, 2025
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City) will close the nighttime road, interchange (IC), and service area (SA) on E5 Do-O Expressway (Hokkaido Expressway) in May~July Reiwa due to road surface repair work and tollgate demolition work. When you go out, please leave with plenty of time and use a detour.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary to use Expressway safely and comfortably.
1. Locations and dates of road closures, IC closures, and SA closures
Road name | Section / location | Regulation content | Date and time | Details |
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Hokkaido road | Tarumae SA | SA閉鎖 (上り線・函館方面) |
May 30th (Friday) - June 6th (Friday) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
Document-1 [PDF: 910KB] |
SA閉鎖 (下り線・札幌方面) |
June 9th (Monday) - June 11th (Wednesday) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
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Shiraoi IC | IC closure (Both directions, entrance) |
June 23rd (Monday) to June 25th (Wednesday) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
Document-2 [PDF: 812KB] | |
IC closure (Both directions/exit) |
June 26th (Thursday) and June 27th (Friday) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
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Tomakomai Nishi and Makomai Nishi IC | IC closure (Both directions, entrance) |
June 30th (Monday) - July 2nd (Wednesday) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
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IC closure (Both directions/exit) |
July 3rd (Thursday) - July 7th (Monday) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
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Asahikawa Takasu Asahi Kawatakasu IC to Shibetsu Kenbuchi Shibetsukenbuchi IC | Road Closed (up and down lines) |
June 9th (Mon) - June 20th (Fri) Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning |
Document-3 [PDF: 718KB] |
- 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
Since the work will require the use of a large crane, the entrance and exit will be closed off before carrying out the work.


3. Information during the construction period
Construction regulation information is provided in the following various media.
(1) Internet
- Road traffic information site "DraPla"
- Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) "Road Traffic Information Now !!"
- Nationwide Expressway traffic information site "DraTra"
(2) SNS
- X (formerly Twitter) official account “NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)” @e_nexco_kita
Information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office -
Search for the official LINE account "NEXCO EAST" or "@e-nexco" and scan the QR code on the right
Provides information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST
(3) Information on distribution/postings
Post flyers and posters at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.
(4) Telephone
- 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 - 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
- Road information board
- Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
Signs indicate where the highway radio is broadcast. - VICS
You can get road traffic information with a VICS-compatible car navigation system or other onboard device.

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