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August 4, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) will close E5 Do-O Expressway (Hokkaido Highway), E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway), E5A Sasson Expressway (Sapporo Tagaru Road) and E5A Shiribeshi Expressway (SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY) during the night from September to October 2023 due to road surface repair work. We ask that you please allow extra time for your departure and use detour routes.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary for the 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 Yubari Yubari IC ~ Shimukappu IC Road Closed
(up and down lines)
September 12th (Tuesday) to September 21st (Thursday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Material 1 [PDF: 786KB]
Shimukappu Shimukappu IC ~ Tokachi Shimizu and Chishimizu IC Road Closed
(up and down lines)
September 22nd (Friday) to September 29th (Friday)
Every day from 21:00 to 7:00 the next morning
SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY Shiribeshido Yoichi Yoichi IC -Otaru JCT Road Closed
(up and down lines)
September 25th (Monday) - October 10th (Tuesday)
Every day from 20:00 to 6:00 the next morning
Material 2 [PDF: 747KB]
Sasson Expressway Sapporo North Sapporo Kita IC IC closed
(Exit for Otaru)
September 4th (Monday), September 5th (Tuesday)
Every day from 20:00 to 5:00 the next morning
Document 3-1 [PDF: 915KB]
Teine Teine IC IC closed
(Exit for Otaru,
Tomakomai direction entrance)
Monday, September 4th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Fushiko Fushiko IC IC closed
(Tomakomai direction entrance)
September 6 (Wed)
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Shinkawa Shinkawa IC IC closed
(Exit for Otaru)
September 7th (Thursday) - September 12th (Tuesday)
8pm to 5am the next morning
Asari Asari IC IC closed
(Otaru direction entrance)
Wednesday, September 13th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Document 3-2 [PDF: 878KB]
Asari Asari IC IC closed
(Exit for Tomakomai)
Thursday, September 14th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Kariki IC IC closed
(Tomakomai direction entrance)
Tuesday, September 19th
20:00 - 5:00 the next morning
Hokkaido road Oyachi Oyachi IC IC closed
(Tomakomai direction entrance)
September 20th (Wednesday) and September 21st (Thursday)
8pm to 5am the next morning
Document 3-2 [PDF: 878KB]
  • Due to stormy weather, etc., it may be postponed to a spare date. Please check the materials for alternate dates and detours.
  • All except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
  • Closed on October 6th (Friday), the day before the 3-day holiday.

2. Main construction contents

  • Road surface repair work: Repairs places where cracks or steps on the pavement surface are prominent.
Photo of road surface repair work example
Road surface 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 !!"
  3. Nationwide Expressway traffic information site "DraTra"

(2) SNS

  1. Official Twitter account “NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)” @e_nexco_kita
    We provide information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office.
  2. Search for LINE official account “NEXCO EAST” or
    "@e-nexco", read the two-dimensional code on the right
    We provide information on Expressway within NEXCO EAST jurisdiction.
    Friend registration LINE two-dimensional code image link (external link)

(3) Information on distribution/postings

Post flyers and posters at nearby 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 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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