Notice of nighttime closure and IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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August 29, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shi) will be open from September to October 2022 in Reiwa 4, E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) and E5A Sasson Expressway We will close traffic at night and close the interchange (IC) due to the implementation of road surface repair work and sound insulation wall repair work on (Sapporo Road). When you go out, please leave with plenty of time and take a detour.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary to use the Expressway safely and comfortably.

1. 1. Closed section and date and time

Road name section Regulation content Date and time Details
DOTO EXPWY Yubari Yubari IC ~ Shimukappu IC Road Closed
(up and down lines)
September 26th (Monday) - October 3rd (Monday)
(Except Saturdays and Sundays)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer 1 [PDF: 927KB]
Shimukappu Shimukappu IC ~ Tokachi Shimizu and Chishimizu IC Road Closed
(up and down lines)
October 4th (Tue) - October 17th (Mon)
(Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Every day from 21:00 to 7:00 the next morning
Sasson Expressway Sapporo West Sapporo Nishi IC Entrance closed September 26th (Mon) and September 27th (Tue)
Every day from 20:00 to 5:00 the next morning
Flyer 2 [PDF: 1.6MB]
Shinkawa Shinkawa IC exit closure Wednesday, September 28th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Shinkawa Shinkawa IC Entrance closed Thursday, September 29th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Sapporo North Sapporo Kita IC Entrance closed
(Bound for Tomakomai)
Friday, September 30th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
  • Due to stormy weather, it may be postponed to the spare day. Please check the leaflet for spare days and detours.

2. Main construction contents

  • Road surface repair work: Repairs places where cracks or steps on the pavement surface are prominent.
  • Sound insulation wall repair work・・・Repair damaged sound insulation walls.
Photo of road surface repair work example
Road surface repair work example
Photo of sound insulation wall repair work example
Sound insulation wall repair work example

3. Information during the construction period

Construction regulation information is provided in the following various media.

(1) Internet

  1. Road traffic information site "DraPla"
  2. Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) "Road Traffic Information Now !!"

(2) SNS

Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)"

(3) Information on distribution/postings

Post flyers and posters at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.

(4) Telephone

  1. NEXCO EAST Customer Center (supported by 24-hour operator)
    Navi dial 0570-024-024 or 03-5308-2424
  2. Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) road traffic information
    Hokkaido local high speed information 050-3369-6760 (mobile phone speed dial #8011)

(5) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  1. Road information board
  2. Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    Signs indicate where the highway radio is broadcast.
  3. VICS
    You can get road traffic information with a VICS-compatible car navigation system or other onboard device.
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