As of April 1st,2006,the institute started anew as Civil Engineerring Research Institute for Cold Region through the integration with Public Works Research Institute.
The new Institute will continue fulfilling the task of supporting the development of Hokkaido through investigation,examination,research and development of civil engineering technologies as well as dissemination of research result to cold regions and other area.
 
Cold-Region Road Engineering Research Group
Traffic Engineering Research Team
Snow and Ice Research Team
Road Maintenance Research Team