Notice of nighttime closure and IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido
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April 13, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) from May to July 2026, E5 Do-O Expressway (Dohoudo Road), E5A Shiribeshi Expressway (SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY) and E38E61 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) will be closed to traffic and interchange (IC) closures during the night due to road surface repair and maintenance work.
We ask that you please leave well in advance of your trip and use detour routes.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and ask for your understanding and cooperation in the construction and work necessary for the safe and comfortable use of Expressway.
1. Sections and locations of road closures and dates.
| Road name | Section / location | Regulation content | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido road | Onuma Park IC to Otoshibe IC | Road closure (both directions) | May 19th (Tue) - June 9th (Tue) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 10th - June 26th] |
Material 1-1 [PDF: 1.0MB] |
| Otoshibe IC to Kunnui IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 10th (Wednesday) - June 17th (Wednesday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 18th - July 7th] |
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| Kunifuku-kun Nui IC ~ Oshamanbe IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 18th (Thursday) - June 24th (Wednesday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 25th - July 14th] |
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| Kunnui IC ~ Toyoura IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 25th (Thursday) - June 29th (Monday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 30th - July 17th] |
Material 1-2 [PDF: 1.0MB] | |
| Oshamanbe IC to Toyoura IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 30th (Tuesday) - July 3rd (Friday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: July 6th - July 24th] |
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| Iwamizawa Iwamizawa IC | IC closure (Entrance for In-bound lane, towards Sapporo) |
Thursday, May 21st 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: May 22nd and May 25th] |
Material 2 [PDF: 686KB] | |
| SHIRIBESHI EXPRESSWAY | Yoichi IC to Otaru JCT | Road closure (both directions) | May 18th (Monday) - May 26th (Tuesday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: May 27th - June 4th] |
Material 3 [PDF: 772KB] |
| DOTO EXPWY | Shimukappu IC-Tokachi Shimizu IC | Road closure (both directions) | May 12th (Tuesday) - June 1st (Monday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 2nd - June 22nd] |
Material 4-1 [PDF: 932KB] |
| Oiwakecho IC to Yubari IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 2nd (Tuesday) - June 8th (Monday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 9th - July 2nd] |
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| Yubari IC to Shimukappu IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 2nd (Tuesday) - June 10th (Wednesday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 11th - July 10th] |
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| Chitose Eniwa Chitose Garden JCT ~ Oiwake Town Oiwakecho I C | Road closure (both directions) | June 11th (Thu) - June 18th (Thu) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 19th - July 21st] |
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| Ikeda IC to Honbetsu IC / Ashoro IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 11th (Thursday) - June 22nd (Monday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: June 23rd - July 28th] |
Material 4-2 [PDF: 932KB] | |
| Otofuke Obihiro IC to Ikeda IC | Road closure (both directions) | June 23rd (Tuesday) - July 2nd (Thursday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: July 3rd - August 5th] August 17th - August 18th |
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| Tokachi Shimizu IC to Otofuke Obihiro IC | Road closure (both directions) | July 3rd (Friday) - July 15th (Wednesday) Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: July 16th - August 5th] August 17th - August 31st |
- 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 repair work...
- We will repair any areas where cracks or unevenness in the pavement are evident.
- Maintenance and repair work...
- We use large machinery to clean tunnel drainage pipes and repair equipment.
- Installation work for lane divider barriers...
- Lane dividers will be installed on some bridges in sections with two-way traffic.
3. Expressway information during construction
(1) Internet
- Road traffic information site "DraPla"
- Japan Road Traffic Information Center (JARTIC) "Road Traffic Information Now!!"
- Nationwide Expressway traffic information site "DraTra"
(2) SNS
- X (formerly Twitter) official account “NEXCO EAST (Hokkaido)” @e_nexco_kita
Information on Expressway within the jurisdiction of NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office -
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
(3) Information on distribution/postings
Post flyers and posters at nearby toll booths and rest facilities.
(4) Telephone
- 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 - 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
- Road information board
- Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
Signs indicate where the highway radio is broadcast. - VICS
You can get road traffic information with a VICS-compatible car navigation system or other onboard device.
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