Notice of night traffic closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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May 8, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will be closed at night due to the implementation of road surface repair work and bridge repair work on the E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) from June to July 2023. to hold. When you go out, please leave with plenty of time and use the detour route.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary for safe and comfortable use of Expressway.

1. 1. Closed section and date and time

Road name section Regulation content Date and time Details
DOTO EXPWY Oiwakecho Oiwakecho IC to Yubari Yubari IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) June 8th (Thursday) to June 22nd (Thursday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Flyer [PDF: 851KB]
Otofuke Obihiro Otofuke Obihiro IC -Ikeda Ikeda IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) June 8th (Thursday) to June 22nd (Thursday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Chitose Eniwa Chitose​ ​Niwa JCT - Oiwakecho Oiwakecho IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) June 23rd (Friday) to July 6th (Thursday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Tokachi Shimizu Tokachi Shimizu IC ~ Otofuke Obihiro Otofuke Obihiro IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) July 3rd (Monday) to July 24th (Monday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
  • Due to stormy weather, it may be postponed to the spare day. Please check the leaflet for spare days and detours.
  • All except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

2. Main construction contents

  • Road surface repair work: Repairs places where cracks or steps on the pavement surface are prominent.
  • Bridge repair work・・・We will repair the parts of the bridge that are significantly damaged.
Photo of road surface repair work example
Road surface repair work example
Photos of bridge repair work examples
Examples of bridge repair work

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 !!"
  3. Nationwide Expressway traffic information site "DraTra"

(2) SNS

Twitter official account "NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)"

(3) Information on distribution/postings

Post flyers and posters at surrounding toll booths and rest facilities

(4) Telephone

  1. 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
  2. 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 available while using the Expressway

  1. Road information board
  2. Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    Signs will guide you to the section where highway radio is broadcasting
  3. VICS
    Acquired with a device such as a car navigation system that supports VICS
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