Notice of nighttime road closures and interchange ramp closures on Expressway in Hokkaido
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September 7, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) will close roads at night and close interchange (IC) ramps in October 2026 on E5 Do-O Expressway (Dōō Expressway), E5A Sasson Expressway (Sassū Expressway), and E38 Doto Expressway (Doto Expressway) due to road surface repair work and facility maintenance inspections.
When going out, please leave with 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 necessary to ensure you can use Expressway safely and comfortably.
1. Sections and locations of road closures and dates.
| Road name | Sections and closed areas | Regulation content | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido road | Tomakomai Higashi and Makomai Higashi IC | Ramp closed (From Hidaka Expressway/general roads) (Entrance towards Sapporo) |
October 5th (Monday) - October 8th (Thursday) Each day from 9 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: October 9th - October 13th] |
Material 1 [PDF: 835KB] |
| Sasson Expressway | Teine Teine IC | Ramp closed (Entrance towards Sapporo) (Exit towards Otaru) |
October 9th (Friday) - October 20th (Tuesday) Each day from 9 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: October 21st - October 23rd] |
Material 2 [PDF: 923KB] |
| DOTO EXPWY | Shimukappu IC-Tokachi Shimizu IC | Road Closed (Both directions) |
October 1st (Thu) - October 22nd (Thu) Each day from 9 PM to 5 AM the following morning [Reserve dates: October 23rd - November 12th] |
Material 3 [PDF: 688KB] |
- None of these services are available on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
- In the event of bad weather, the event may be postponed to a backup date.
- 迂回路は、チラシ【PDF：2.0MB】でご確認ください。
2. Main construction contents
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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