Notice of nighttime closure and IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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April 8, 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) will be open from May to July 2024. E5 Do-O Expressway (Dohoudo Road), E5A Sasson Expressway (Fudan Road), E5A Shiribeshi Expressway (SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY) and E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) will be closed at night due to road surface repair work and tunnel inspections, and the interchange (IC) will be closed. 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 14th (Tue) - May 21st (Tue)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
資料1【PDF:742KB】
Otoshibe IC ~ Kunnui IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 22 (Wed) - May 24 (Fri)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
Yakumo Yakumo IC ~ Kuni Nui Kunnui IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 27th (Monday) - June 26th (Wednesday)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
Yakumo IC to Oshamanbe IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) June 27th (Thursday) - June 28th (Friday)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
Kunnui IC -Toyoura IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) July 1st (Monday) to July 5th (Friday)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
Asahikawa Takasu Asahi Kawatakasu IC to Shibetsu Kenbuchi Shibetsukenbuchi IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) Wednesday, May 15th - Thursday, May 23rd
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
資料2【PDF:844KB】
Oyachi Oyachi IC IC closure
(Tomakomai direction/Exit)
May 13th (Monday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
資料3【PDF:1.0MB】
Kitagou IC IC closure
(Exit for Sapporo JCT)
May 14th (Tuesday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
Sasson Expressway Kariki IC IC closure
(Otaru direction, entrance)
Wednesday, May 15
10pm to midnight
Fushiko Fushiko IC IC closure
(Sapporo JCT direction, entrance)
Wednesday, May 15
1:00am to 3:00am
Sapporo North Sapporo Kita IC IC closure
(Otaru direction, entrance)
May 16th (Thursday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
資料4【PDF:1.0MB】
IC closure
(Exit for Sapporo JCT)
Friday, May 17
10pm to 5am the next morning
IC closed
(for Otaru, exit)
May 20 (Monday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
IC closure
(Sapporo JCT direction, entrance)
May 21 (Tuesday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
Shinkawa Shinkawa IC IC closure
(Sapporo JCT direction, entrance)
Wednesday, May 22
10pm to 5am the next morning
IC closed
(for Otaru, exit)
May 23 (Thursday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
Sapporo West Sapporo Nishi IC IC closure
(Otaru direction, entrance)
Friday, May 24
10pm to 5am the next morning
IC closure
(Exit for Sapporo JCT)
May 27 (Monday)
10pm to 5am the next morning
SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY Yoichi Yoichi IC -Otaru JCT Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 13th (Mon) - May 21st (Tue)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
資料5【PDF:805KB】
DOTO EXPWY Yubari Yubari IC ~ Shimukappu IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 7th (Tue) - May 16th (Thu)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
資料6【PDF:775KB】
Oiwakecho Oiwakecho IC to Yubari Yubari IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 20th (Mon) - May 24th (Fri)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
Chitose Eniwa Chitose​ ​Niwa JCT - Oiwakecho Oiwakecho IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 27th (Monday) - June 3rd (Monday)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
Tokachi Shimizu Tokachi Shimizu IC ~ Otofuke Obihiro Otofuke Obihiro IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) May 23rd (Thu) - June 10th (Mon)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
  • None of these services are available on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
  • 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

X (formerly Twitter) official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)"

(3) Information on distribution/postings

Post flyers and posters at nearby 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 indicate where the highway radio is broadcast.
  3. VICS
    You can get road traffic information with a VICS-compatible car navigation system or other onboard device.
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