Notice of road closure due to snow removal work

December 26, 2012
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will be closed for snowfall in the following sections from 2 nights starting today.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

1. Date and time

December 26th (Wednesday) to 27th (Thursday), 2012 (2 nights)
From 21:00 to 6:00 the next morning (about 9 hours)

  • In case of bad weather, it may be postponed after the next day.

2.section

Do-O Expressway Sapporo Minami Interchange (IC) Sasson Expressway Sapporo West IC (both directions)

3. Reasons for the suspension of traffic

Due to the continuous snowfall from the beginning of December, a large amount of snow has accumulated on the shoulders of Expressway (continuous elevated sections) in Sapporo city.

Due to further snowfall, the accumulated snow may not fit on the shoulders of the main line, which may hinder smooth traffic, so we will close the road at night when traffic is light and concentrate snow removal.

4. Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided through the following media.

(1) the Internet

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  • For the latest regulatory information, see DraTra "Please refer to the.
  • Drive traffic ] For the latest traffic information.
  • You can check "closed information on Expressway Hokkaido" on the "mobile phone website".

(2) phone

  • "NEXCO EAST Customer Center"

    24時間365日、高速道路に関する様々なお問合せにお答えします。
    電話番号 0570-024-024 (PHS・IP電話のお客さま:03-5338-7524

  • "Highway Telephone" : Real-time traffic information (5 minutes update) is provided 24 hours a day.
    Telephone Number

    011-896-1620(札幌)
    0166-54-1620(旭川)
    0143-59-1620(室蘭)
    0155-42-1620(帯広)

    (Note) Please be careful not to make a mistake.

    " # 8162 When you call "" on your mobile phone, we will automatically provide you with the latest Expressway status in the nearest area from anywhere in the country.

  • "Japan Road Traffic Information Center" : Provides the latest traffic information.
    Telephone Number

    050-3369-6760

(3) Road traffic information available while driving

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (1620kHz)