[E38] Notice of nighttime road closure on Doto Expressway

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June 16, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City) will be closing the E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) at night in July 2025 due to road repair work. If you are heading out, please allow yourself plenty of time and use detours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and ask for your understanding and cooperation with the construction and work that is necessary to ensure 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 Chitose Eniwa Chitose​ ​Niwa JCT - Oiwakecho Oiwakecho IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines) July 14th (Monday) - July 29th (Tuesday)
Every day from 10pm to 5am the next morning
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Ikeda IC -Honbetsu IC, Ashoro IC Closed to traffic (up and down lines)
  • None of these services are available on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
  • 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 areas where cracks or steps on the pavement surface are noticeable.

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. X (formerly Twitter) official account “NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)” @e_nexco_kita
    Information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office
  2. Search for the official LINE account "NEXCO EAST" or "@e-nexco" and scan the QR code on the right
    Provides information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST

    Two-dimensional code image link to LINE official account “NEXCO EAST” (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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