Notification of night traffic closures on Expressway in Hokkaido

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April 27, 2020 (corrected on 30th)
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

There was an error in a part of the content announced on April 27, 2020, and it was corrected as follows.
Deeply apologize. (2020 April 30, 2010)

< Before correction >
2 Traffic regulation section and period
Table 10th line E5 Doo Do Sapporo Minami IC (all exits except the exit to Tomakomai) closed
Table 14th line E5A Futako IC (entrance to Sapporo JCT) is closed from May 11 to 22 [Saturday and Sunday]
Table 15th line E5A Futako Fushiko IC (exit to Otaru) closed May 13 to 15
Table 19th line E5A Futaru Do Asari IC (exit to Otaru) closed June 3rd, 4th, 8th

< Edited >
2 Traffic regulation section and period
Table 10th line E5 Dodo Do Sapporo Minami IC (all entrances except entrance to Sapporo JCT) closed
Table 14th line E5A Futako IC (entrance to Sapporo JCT) is closed May 13 to 15
Table 15th line E5A Futako IC Futako IC (exit to the direction of Otaru) closed May 11 to 22 [Except Saturdays and Sundays]
Table 19th line E5A Futaru Expressway Asari IC (Exit to Otaru) Closed 3-8 June [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Sapporo City Atsubetsu Ward) will be closed at night and partially closed the IC due to road surface repair work, equipment inspection, wire rope installation work, etc.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.

1 Main work contents

  • Road surface repair work: Repairs areas where cracks or steps on the pavement surface are noticeable.
  • Facility inspection ... We inspect various facilities installed on the Expressway site.
  • Wire rope installation work ... Install a wire rope in the central zone of the two-way traffic section to prevent jumping out to the opposite lane.
Photo of road surface repair work example
Road surface repair work example
Photograph of equipment inspection example
Equipment inspection example

2 Traffic regulation section and period

Road name section Regulation content period Details
E38
DOTO EXPWY
Shimukappu IC-Tokachi Shimizu IC
(Both directions)
Road Closed May 11 to 20 [Saturdays and Sundays excluded]
Every day from 21:00 to 7:00 the next morning
Leaflet 1
[PDF: 984KB]
Yubari IC ~ Shimukappu IC
(Both directions)
Road Closed May 25-June 3 [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 2
[PDF: 966KB]
E5
Hokkaido road
Chomanbu IC-Date IC
(Both directions)
Road Closed May 13 to 22 [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 3
[PDF: 880KB]
Naie Sunagawa IC
(Exit to Asahikawa)
IC closure May 18-20
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 4
[PDF: 993KB]
Sapporo JCT
(Entrance from Asahikawa to Tomakomai / Otaru)
JCT closure May 25
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Toyoura IC-Date IC
(Both directions)
Road Closed May 25th and 26th [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 3
[PDF: 880KB]
Sapporo JCT
(The entrance from Tomakomai area to Asahikawa area)
JCT closure May 26
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Iwamizawa IC
(Entrance to Sapporo)
IC closure May 26th-29th [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 4
[PDF: 993KB]
Kitago IC
(All doorways)
IC closure May 27
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Sapporo Minami IC
(All entrances / exits other than the entrance to Sapporo JCT)
[Corrected on April 30]
IC closure May 28
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Oyachi IC
(All doorways)
IC closure May 29
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Iwamizawa IC
(Entrance to Asahikawa)
IC closure June 1-2
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 4
[PDF: 993KB]
Iwamizawa IC
(Exit to Sapporo)
IC closure June 3
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 4
[PDF: 993KB]
E5A
Sasson Expressway
Fushiko IC
(Entrance to Sapporo JCT)
IC closure May 13-15
[Corrected on April 30]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Fushiko IC
(Exit to Otaru)
IC closure May 11th to 22nd [Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
[Corrected on April 30]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Otaru IC
(Exit to Route 5)
IC closure May 25-27
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Asari IC
(All doorways)
IC closure May 28
From 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Asari IC
(The entrance to Otaru)
IC closure May 29, June 1
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Asari IC
(Exit to Otaru)
IC closure June 3-8
[Excluding Saturdays and Sundays]
[Corrected on April 30]
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Asari IC
(Entrance to Sapporo)
IC closure June 9th and 10th
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
Asari IC
(Exit to Sapporo)
IC closure June 11th and 12th
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Leaflet 5
[PDF: 904KB]
E5A
SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY
Otaru Shioya IC-Otaru JCT
(Both directions)
Road Closed May 11-14
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 6
[PDF: 1.0MB]
Yoichi IC-Otaru Shioya IC
(Both directions)
Road Closed May 15th and 18th
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 6
[PDF: 1.0MB]
  • The day may be postponed due to bad weather. Please see the attached leaflet for spare days and detours.

3 Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided through the following media.

  1. the Internet
  2. SNS
    Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)" @e_nexco_kita
  3. Information by distribution / posting
    Post flyers and posters at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  4. phone
    • NEXCO東日本 お客さまセンター(24時間オペレーターが対応)
      ナビダイヤル 0570-024-024
      または 03-5308-2424
    • ハイウェイテレホン(5分毎に更新される最新情報を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
      (携帯電話短縮ダイヤル #8162
    • 日本道路交通情報センター(JARTIC)道路交通情報
      北海道地方高速情報 050-3369-6760
      (携帯電話短縮ダイヤル #8011
  5. Road traffic information that can be obtained while using the Expressway
    • Road information board
    • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
      Signs indicate where the highway radio is broadcast.
    • VICS
      You can get road traffic information with a VICS-compatible car navigation system or other onboard device.
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