July 12, 2013
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

• We predict that the peak of congestion will be August 14 (Wednesday) and August 15 (Thursday).
• The Hokkaido Expressway predicts traffic congestion of up to 5km between Kitahiroshima IC and Eniwa IC (direction Chitose) on Wednesday, August 14th and Thursday, August 15th.
• The Futaru Expressway predicts a 3km traffic jam at the Asari Main Line toll gate (Otaru direction).
• Doto Expressway is expected to experience congestion and congestion between Shimukappu IC and Tomamu IC in both Sapporo and Obihiro directions. In addition, at night on Tuesday, the 13th, customers returning from the Katsu every fireworks display predict a maximum of 5km of traffic congestion near the Obihiro JCT (toward Sapporo).

• Please use this congestion forecast to avoid congestion by shifting the customer's use date and departure time before and after the expected time of congestion.
• Excessive speed will cause an accident. Please keep a sufficient distance between cars and drive at a safe speed suitable for the road conditions. If you feel tired, don't overdo it and try to take an early break at the rest facility.
• Please check the latest road traffic information before departure as the traffic conditions may change significantly due to accidents and weather.
• On Saturday 13th July, the first gas station will open on both sides of the Yuni parking area (upper and lower lines) on the Doto Expressway. Refueling is not possible immediately on Expressway. Be sure to inspect the vehicle (oil, tires, cooling water, etc.) before departure. (Attachment 3 [PDF: 111KB] reference)