About free measures of Doto Expressway due to restart of Doto Expressway and National Highway No. 38/Route 274 disaster suspension of traffic

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September 1, 2016
Hokkaido Development Bureau
East Japan Expressway Hokkaido Regional Head Office

The Doto Expressway (between Shimukappu IC and Memuro IC), which had been closed due to landslides caused by Typhoon No. 10, was able to pass today at 8 o'clock because the restoration such as the removal of sediment was completed. We regained road traffic in the central and eastern regions of Hokkaido, which had been divided into borders.

In addition, since National Highways No. 38 and 274 will be closed for a long time due to a large-scale disaster such as a collapsed bridge, a free measure will be implemented between the Otokure Obihiro IC and the Shimukappu IC on the parallel Doto Expressway. And 274 as an alternative route.

The detour route is Attachment 1 [PDF: 1.4MB] It is as follows.

1 Implementation period

From September 1, 2016 (Thursday) 8:00 to National Road No. 38 and National Road No. 274 cancellation of suspension

*The free measure section may change depending on the status of suspension of national road closures.

2 Eligible use

In Doto Expressway, the following IC Use as entrance and exit
Shimukappu IC, Tomamu IC, Tokachi Shimizu IC, Memuro IC, Obihiro JCT, Otofuke Obihiro IC

  • Vehicles passing over the section from Shimukappu IC to Otofuke Obihiro IC are not eligible for free measures.
    Normal tolls will be charged including the Shimukappu IC-Otofuke Obihiro IC. (Detail is
    Attachment 2 [PDF: 398KB]As of)

3 Target vehicles

All models

4 How to pass

Complimentary measures will be applied regardless of whether you drive in the general lane or the ETC lane.

  • please note
    When using ETC, the usage history will be displayed on the price display and usage inquiry service, but the toll will not be charged.
    Vehicles under 125cc cannot pass.
  • The Yubari Shintoku Line and Ochiai Stop Line from Tomamu IC to Minamifuranocho Ochiai are currently closed.
    Route 274 from Tokachi Shimizu IC to Obihiro City and Shimukappu Village is currently closed in both directions.
    Please check the following website for the latest road closure information.
    http://info-road.hdb.hkd.mlit.go.jp/RoadInfo/index.htm
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