Notice of nighttime IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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September 30, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City) will close night interchanges (ICs) on E5 Do-O Expressway (Do-O Expressway) and E5A Sasson Expressway (Sapporo Road) in October ~ November Reiwa due to the implementation of road marking work and scaffolding work. When you go out, please leave with plenty of time and use detours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary for the safe and comfortable use of the Expressway.

1. IC closure locations and dates

Road name section Regulation content Date and time Details
Hokkaido road Toyoura IC IC closed
(Sapporo area/entrance)
November 10th (Monday) 9pm to 5am the next morning
[Backup days: November 11th (Tue) - November 14th (Fri)]
Material-1 [PDF: 924KB]
Eniwa Enwa era (1681.9.29-1684.2.21) IC IC closure
(Both directions, entrance)
November 5th (Wednesday) 9pm to 5am the next morning
[Backup date: Friday, November 7th]
Material-2 [PDF: 828KB]
IC closure
(Both directions/exit)
November 6th (Thursday) 9pm to 5am the next morning
[Backup date: Friday, November 7th]
Sasson Expressway Kariki IC IC closure
(Exit for Sapporo JCT)
October 30th (Thursday) 9pm to 5am the next morning
[Backup date: Friday, October 31st]
Material-3 [PDF: 861KB]
  • Neither will be held on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • The event may be postponed to a backup date due to bad weather, etc. Please check the flyer for backup dates and detours.

2. Main construction contents

Road marking construction...
Road markings will be installed in the ramp area.
Facility repair work...
We will carry out safety measures for the lighting equipment in the lamp section.
Scaffolding removal work...
The scaffolding used for the bridge repainting work will be removed.
Facility repair work (photo shows an example of daytime work)
Facility repair work (photo shows an example of daytime work)
Image of scaffolding construction (photo shows an example of installation work)
Scaffolding construction (photo shows an example of installation 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

  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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