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名神高速道路開通記念 << 1963年(昭和38年) 7月15日 >> 2-4-157

Opening of Meishine Expressway Issued on June 15, 1963 (Showa 38)

Opening of Meishine Expressway Issued on June 15, 1963 (Showa 38) In July 1963 (Showa 38), the Meishin Expressway was partially opened as Japan's first intercity expressway, and the entire line was opened in 1965. The Japan Expressway Public Corporation was promoting the construction of the Metropolitan Expressway at the same time, but due to the complicated construction situation in Tokyo, it was opened just before the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.Then, in 1969, the Tomei Expressway (Tokyo-Nagoya) was opened, and in 1982, entire Chuo Expressway was opened.Stamps are issued to commemorate the opening of a part of the Meishin Expressway, and the Ritto interchange is designed.