Notice of nighttime IC and JCT closures on Expressway in Hokkaido
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June 22, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will close nighttime interchanges (ICs) and junctions (JCT) on E5 Do-O Expressway (Dōō Expressway) and E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) due to wrong-way driving countermeasures and scaffolding removal work.
When going out, please allow plenty of time and use detours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding the necessary construction and work to ensure your safe and comfortable use of Expressway.
1. Closure locations and dates
| Road name | section | Regulation content | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido road | Toyoura IC | IC closure (Exit for Out-bound lanes towards Sapporo) |
July 27th (Monday) - July 30th (Thursday) 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve date: July 31st] |
Material 1 [PDF: 1.9MB] |
| DOTO EXPWY | Chitose Eniwa Chitose Garden Junction | JCT closed (From Tomakomai on the Hokkaido Expressway to Obihiro on Doto Expressway) |
July 22nd (Wednesday) - July 30th (Thursday) 10 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: July 31st - August 4th] |
Material 2 [PDF: 889KB] |
- 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
- Construction work to prevent wrong-way driving...
As a visual measure to prevent wrong-way driving, we will be installing pressure walls.
[Reference: An example of countermeasures in place]
Beware of driving the wrong way – Let's eliminate driving the wrong way. - Scaffolding removal work...
We will be removing the scaffolding used for the bridge repainting work.
(Image after pressure wall installation)
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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