Notice of nighttime closure and IC closure on Expressway in Hokkaido

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May 7, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) was closed at night on E5 Do-O Expressway (Do-O Road), E5A Sasson Expressway (Sapporo Road) and E62 Fukagawa-Rumoi Expressway (Fukagawa Rumoi Road) in June 8 due to road surface repair work and structural inspections. Interchange (IC) closure.
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 Expressway.

1. Sections and locations of road closures and dates.

Road name section Regulation content Date and time Details
Hokkaido road New Chitose Airport IC IC closure
(Entrance to In-bound lane, towards Tomakomai)
Monday, June 1st, 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 2nd - June 4th]
Material 1 [PDF: 943KB]
Sasson Expressway Fushiko Fushiko IC IC closure
(Entrance for Out-bound lanes towards Sapporo JCT)
6月8日(月)22時~翌朝5時
【予備日 6月9日~6月11日】
Material 2-1 [PDF: 1.3MB]
IC closure
(Exit for In-bound trains towards Otaru)
June 9th (Tue) 10pm - 5am the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 10th - June 15th]
Sapporo North Sapporo Kita IC IC closure
(Entrance for Out-bound lanes towards Sapporo JCT)
June 10th (Wed) 10pm to 5am the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 11th - June 17th]
IC closure
(Exit for In-bound trains towards Otaru)
Thursday, June 11th, 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 12th - June 19th]
IC closure
(Entrance to In-bound lane, towards Otaru)
June 12th (Friday) 10 PM - 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 15th - June 23rd]
IC closure
(Exit for Out-bound lanes towards Sapporo JCT)
June 15th (Monday) 10 PM - 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 16th - June 24th]
Material 2-2 [PDF: 1.3MB]
Shinkawa Shinkawa IC IC closure
(Entrance for Out-bound lanes towards Sapporo JCT)
June 16th (Tue) 10pm to 5am the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 17th - June 25th]
IC closure
(Exit for In-bound trains towards Otaru)
June 17th (Wed) 10 PM - 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 18th - June 26th]
Sapporo West Sapporo Nishi IC IC closure
(Entrance to In-bound lane, towards Otaru)
Thursday, June 18th, 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 19th - June 29th]
IC closure
(Exit for Out-bound lanes towards Sapporo JCT)
June 19th (Friday) 10 PM - 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 22nd - June 30th]
Fukagawa
Rumoi Expressway
Fukagawa JCT to Fukagawa-Nishi IC Road Closed
(Both directions)
June 1st (Mon) - June 5th (Fri)
Each day from 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning
[Reserve dates: June 8th - June 10th]
Material 3 [PDF: 710KB]
  • Neither will be held on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • 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.
Structural inspection...
We will inspect the structures on the lanes at the interchange ramp area.
Photo of road surface repair work example
Road surface repair work example
Examples of structural inspection photos
Examples of structural inspections

3. Expressway information during construction

(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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Related Sites and Content

Driver's site (DraPla)

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Drive Traffic (DraTra)

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NEXCO EAST (Road Disaster Prevention Information) Official X

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