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若戸大橋開通 << 1962年(昭和37年) 9月26日 >> 2-4-148

Completion of Wakato Bridge
Issued on September 26, 1962 (Showa 37)

Completion of Wakato Bridge Issued on September 26, 1962 (Showa 37) Wakato Ohashi is a large suspension bridge with a total length of 2 km and a width of 15 m that spans Dokai Bay, which straddles Wakamatsu Ward and Tobata Ward in Kitakyushu City. It was constructed by the Japan Highway Public Corporation to modernize traffic in this section and alleviate the towing congestion of ships, and opened in 1962. In commemoration of this opening, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a stamp designing a panoramic view of Wakato Ohashi.