Comfortable drive forecast during the Obon season [Hokkaido version]
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July 15, 2011
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Sapporo City Atsubetsu Ward) is due to traffic concentration on the Expressway in Hokkaido during the Obon season [Wednesday, August 10, 2011-Sunday, August 21, 2011: 12 days] We have summarized traffic congestion prediction and congestion countermeasures.
Congestion trends
- It is predicted that the peak will be Saturday, August 13. (See Attachment 1) [PDF: 20KB]
- This traffic congestion forecast was made based on the actual traffic congestion such as the application of the special discount for holidays (up to 1,000 yen), the past Bon period where no free social experiment was conducted, and the traffic volume confirmed during the traffic congestion period. is. Please use this traffic congestion prediction to avoid congestion by shifting the use day and time of the Expressway the day and time when traffic congestion is predicted to occur.
- In addition, traffic conditions may change significantly due to the effects of accidents and weather. Before departure, please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla", highway telephone, Japan Road Traffic Information Center, etc.
Strengthening measures against congestion
- Regarding congestion control during the Obon season, we will strengthen the following measures based on the traffic congestion forecast and the traffic congestion during the traffic congestion period after the special discount for holidays. (See Attachment 2) [PDF: 54KB]
- Providing information on traffic congestion and warnings for rear-end collisions by using labeled vehicles at the end of the traffic jam
- Arrangement of parking lot organizers at rest facilities
- Installation of temporary toilet
Expressway safely and comfortably
- Customers using the Expressway should note the following points.
- Flat tires and engine overheating are the most common causes of breakdowns on Expressway. Before departure, check tire pressure, engine oil, cooling water, etc.
- There are three gas stations in Expressway (Sunagawa SA, Waatsu PA, Usuyama SA). Please be careful about the remaining amount of gasoline.
- If an accident or malfunction occurs, stop as much as possible on the shoulder, turn on a hazard lamp, and use the flaming cylinder or the triangular display plate to signal the following vehicle. In addition, both drivers and passengers should be careful of passing vehicles, evacuate to a safe place such as outside the guardrail, and use an emergency phone or mobile phone near you. #9910 Please report from.
- If the damage is caused by a fallen object, the owner will be liable. Please check the shipment.
- The left lane of the Expressway is the driving lane and the right lane is the passing lane. When you finish passing, return to the driving lane and keep the "key left".
~ Keep the rules and manners and drive comfortably! ~
- Stop sudden lane changes, so let's stop!
- When parking with SA/PA, park correctly at the designated place!
- The shoulder is a place for emergencies. Even if you are in a traffic jam, don't drive on the shoulders!
- Let's keep enough distance from the car in front!
- Do not litter your garbage while driving!
[Reference Material]
Traffic jam information [PDF: 28KB]
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