[E5] Do-O Expressway Eniwa IC ⇔ Kitahiroshima IC (both directions) Notice of all-day face-to-face traffic control due to bridge renewal work

~ Heavy traffic is expected on holidays in June and July, so please change the interchange you use or use public transportation ~

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  • [E5] Do-O Expressway Eniwa IC ⇔ Kitahiroshima IC (both directions) Notice of all-day face-to-face traffic control due to bridge renewal work

May 10, 2018
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido office(Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will carry out the bridge slab replacement work as a Expressway renewal project.

The construction to be carried out this time is E5 Do-O Expressway Kita-Hiroshima Interchange from (IC) Eniwa of Shimamatsugawa bridge located between the IC (Shimamatsugawabashi) In-bound lines in (New Chitose Airport direction), the construction work to replace the reinforced concrete floor slab that was aging in new deck In order to do so, we will enforce face-to-face traffic control throughout the day.

 In the face-to-face traffic regulation to be implemented this time, by utilizing the load zipper system * and switching the median strip (concrete guard fence), Expressway in Japan will be the first for the lane according to the time zone used by the customer. Change the number to ease traffic congestion in the morning and evening construction regulations. During the construction period, the number of lanes that can be driven within the two-way traffic regulation section will decrease from two lanes to one lane depending on the time of day. On the Out-bound line between the Eniwa IC and Kitahiroshima IC (for Sapporo), June (16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th) and July (1st, 7th, 8th) ) From 10:00 to 19:00, about 8km at maximum, transit time about 25 minutes Traffic congestion is expected. In addition, on weekdays, we do not anticipate the occurrence of traffic congestion.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you drive in this section, we will make further efforts to drive safely and make sure you have enough time to go when you use it. Also, For customers planning to use the construction section on holidays (Saturday and Sunday) in June and July when traffic congestion is expected, please change the IC used and use public transportation. .

 Homepage for construction , Or traffic information will be posted on websites such as DraPla so please check before using the Expressway before going out.

This work is necessary for safe and secure use of the Expressway, so please understand and cooperate with us.

* Road zipper system Is a system developed, manufactured and sold by LINDSAY (USA)
  • A system that can move the installation position of the concrete guard fence using a dedicated guard fence switching vehicle (BTM: Barrier Transfer Machine)
  • Safety is greatly increased by construction work while guarded by a concrete guard fence
  • Domestic achievements of the Company, Joban Expressway construction lane restrictions of the first stone BOX flaking measures work, Tokyo Outer Ring Road construction equipment regulations (belt conveyor) installation, Kan-Etsu Expressway make the construction lane restrictions of Maebashi construction (additional lane)

1 Traffic control points

Do-O Expressway between Eniwa IC and Kitahiroshima IC (both directions) Before and after Shimamatsugawa Bridge (about 2.2 km)

Traffic regulation points Do-O Expressway Eniwa IC ⇔ Kitahiroshima IC (both directions) Image image before and after Shimamatsugawa Bridge (about 2.2 km)

2 Traffic restriction period and traffic congestion forecast

(1) All-day traffic regulation period May 29, 2018 (Tue) to July 12, 2018 (Thu) (45 days)
Image of traffic regulation period and traffic congestion prediction
  • Face-to-face traffic is restricted all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • The construction period may change depending on the weather and work progress.
(2) Congestion Forecast

During the construction period, we anticipate congestion on holidays. Of Hokkaido On the Out-bound line between the Eniwa IC and Kitahiroshima IC (bound for Sapporo), June (16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th) and July (1st, 7th, 8th) ) From 10:00 to 19:00, about 8km at maximum, transit time about 25 minutes Heavy traffic is expected. In addition, on weekdays, we do not anticipate the occurrence of traffic congestion.

Image of traffic congestion prediction
(3) Request to change your IC

During the regulation due to this construction, long traffic (up to 4km on Saturday and up to 8km on Sunday) is predicted on the Out-bound line (direction Sapporo) starting from the construction site. Customers planning to use this section on holidays when congestion is predicted to occur, please change the IC used or use public transportation.

Customers traveling from around Chitose City and Eniwa City to Sapporo / Otaru / Asahikawa area using Eniwa IC / Chitose IC / New Chitose Airport IC should avoid the traffic congestion forecast section. Take the Kitahiroshima IC to Sapporo / Otaru / Asahikawa Customers traveling from around Chitose City, Naganuma Town, Anping Town, Yuni Town, Kuriyama Town, and Yubari City to the Sapporo / Otaru area using the Chitose East IC / Oiwake Town IC / Yubari IC should check the traffic congestion prediction section. Avoid Take the Sapporo Minami IC to Sapporo / Otaru Please go out.

3 Route guidance

(1) General road from Chitose City / Eniwa City to Kitahiroshima IC Area, and from Chitose City to Sapporo Minami IC Area
Image image of general road from Chitose city / Eniwa city to Kitahiroshima IC area and from Chitose city to Sapporo Minami IC area
(2) General road from Chitose City, Naganuma Town, Anping Town, Yuni Town, Kuriyama Town, and Yubari City to Sapporo Minami IC
Image of general road from Chitose City, Naganuma Town, Anping Town, Yuni Town, Kuriyama Town and Yubari City towards Sapporo Minami IC

4 Traffic restrictions

Upon construction, we will implement face-to-face traffic control for approximately 2.2 km. In operation of one lane on each side due to this two-way traffic regulation, congestion is predicted to occur, 3 lane (2 + 1 lane) operation The road zipper system will switch lane operation in a short time of about 20 minutes during the hours when traffic volume increases in the morning and evening.

From the track record of hourly traffic in the same season last year, From 1:00 to 12:00, 2 lanes for the In-bound line (towards New Chitose Airport) and from 13:00 to 24:00, to the Out-bound line (towards Sapporo) And the operation For Sunday, 2 lanes In-bound line (towards New Chitose Airport) The operation is set to.

In addition, the use of concrete guard fences for the median strips when they are face-to-face allows avoiding accidents when the median strips are breached, further improving the safety of customers.

In addition, One lane on each side during switching time As it may be crowded, When you go out, please cooperate with us so that you have enough time to go out.

(1) Average hourly traffic volume on weekdays and Saturdays

In the morning In-bound line (Shin Chitose Airport direction), in the afternoon Out-bound for traffic volume of the line (Sapporo direction) increases, 1 o'clock to 12 o'clock In-bound line (Shin Chitose Airport direction) a two-lane, at 13 o'clock to 24 Will operate the Out-bound line (for Sapporo) with 2 lanes.

Image of average hourly traffic volume on weekdays and Saturdays
(2) Average cross-sectional traffic on Sunday

Traffic increases in the morning and evening for both the In-bound line (for New Chitose Airport) and the Out-bound line (for Sapporo), Securing punctuality at New Chitose Airport for, 2 lanes on the In-bound line (bound for New Chitose Airport) throughout the day The operation is set to.

Image of average cross-section traffic on Sunday
[Weekday and Saturday from 1 am to 12 pm, Sunday all day] 2 lanes for New Chitose Airport , 1 lane operation for Sapporo
[Weekdays and Saturday from 12:00 to 12:00, all day on Sunday] Image image of operation of two lanes for New Chitose Airport and one lane for Sapporo
[Weekdays and Saturdays from 13:00 to 24:00] 1 lane for New Chitose Airport 2 lanes towards Sapporo Operation
[Weekdays and Saturdays from 13:00 to 24:00] Image image of operation of 1 lane for New Chitose Airport and 2 lanes for Sapporo

5 Requests for use

  1. Since the shoulders are narrow in the two-way traffic regulation section, please be sure to comply with the regulation speed when you drive and ensure the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to avoid any collision accident.
    Also, as there is a large lane shift in order to shift to the two-way traffic section, please follow the local information signs etc.
  2. During the construction period, we will provide construction regulation information as well as call attention to construction regulation information that utilizes information boards, road signs, and simple information boards, and cautions to drive safely. Before traveling, please check the above information before riding safely.
  3. Before going out, check the website such as "DraTra" for the latest traffic restrictions and congestion information.

6 Construction overview

Shimamatsugawa Bridge, which is located between the Eniwa IC and the Kitahiroshima IC on the Do-O Expressway, has been in operation for about 47 years since its opening in 1946. It is necessary to replace the floor slab because the concrete floor slab is deteriorated and the reinforcing bar is rusted due to salt etc. caused by spraying the antifreezing agent.

In order to replace the concrete slab part of the bridge is In-bound, but you need to do the road closures of lines (New Chitose Airport direction), In-bound the lane line (Shin Chitose Airport direction) Out-bound transferred to the passage of the line (Sapporo direction) The construction will be carried out by minimizing the impact on traffic by using a three-lane switching operation.

Main work contents

By replacing the deteriorated existing concrete slab with a new slab, it will be reborn as an Expressway that can be used safely and comfortably.

Image image of the contents of the main construction

<< Reference >> Construction status of "Sasson Expressway Ohnohashi (In-bound line)" implemented in the fall of 2017

Photograph of concrete floor slab removal
Removal of concrete slab
Photograph of installation of new concrete floor slab
Installation of new concrete slab
Photograph of completion of new concrete floor slab construction
Completed construction of new concrete floor slab

7 load zipper system

The load zipper system is a system developed, manufactured and sold by LINDSAY (USA).

In this construction, the installation position of the median strip (concrete guard fence) is moved and switched using a dedicated guard fence switching vehicle (BTM: Barrier Transfer Machine). Change the number of lanes according to the time of day when the customer is busy Let's alleviate the traffic congestion in the morning and evening construction regulations.

Photograph of traffic regulation example (overseas case) by road zipper system
Actual example of traffic regulation by road zipper system (an overseas case)
[Image of switching from 2 lanes for Sapporo to 2 lanes for New Chitose Airport]
[Image of switching from 2 lanes for Sapporo to 2 lanes for New Chitose Airport]

8 How to obtain road traffic information

(1) Road traffic information available before going out
  • For the latest regulatory information, see DraTra "Please refer to the.
  • NEXCO EAST Road Traffic Information Site "Doratara" (Providing Traffic Information on Highway Nationwide)
    [PC]
    [Mobile] http://m.drivetraffic.jp/
  • NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター (24時間・365日、お客さまの声をお聞きしています)
    0570-024-024 または 03-5338-7524
  • ハイウェイテレホン (5分毎に更新される交通情報を24時間提供)
    札幌局 011-896-1620 旭川局 0166-54-1620
    室蘭局 0143-59-1620 帯広局 0155-42-1620
    (携帯電話・PHS短縮ダイヤル #8162
  • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)の道路交通情報
    050-3369-6760 (北海道地方・高速情報)
    インターネット
(2) Road traffic information available during driving
  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The section on the highway radio is indicated by the signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway information terminal
    Wide area road information is provided on the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
* Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)" @e_nexco_kita? ) But information is sent.

Image of Renewal

Expressway renewal project

Now, bring safety and security to the next generation.
NEXCO EAST will work on updating and repairing highways to deliver safety and security to everyone.

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