Do-O Expressway Watts Smart Interchange marks the 6th year since its opening!

~ Settle in the area! The number of units used has also increased, and many maintenance effects have been obtained. ~

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June 26, 2014
Waatsu Smart Interchange District Council Secretariat
(City Planning Division, Planning and Finance Department, Kitahiroshima City)
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Hokkaido Regional Head Office

As we reach the sixth year of the “Wheel Smart Interchange (hereinafter “Wheel Smart IC”)” that was opened on June 29, 2009, we will inform you about the “usage status” and “effect of opening” for five years after the opening.

Since opening, the number of vehicles used has increased about 1.7 times

Since opening in 2009, the number of vehicles used has been increasing year by year, and the number of vehicles used per day in the 5th year of opening has increased by about 1.7 times compared to the first year of opening.

Supporting corporate activities in neighboring industrial parks

From the companies located in the neighboring industrial parks or the companies planning to locate the sites, we have heard voices regarding their use in sales activities and product transportation.

Contribute to the local tourism industry

Accessibility from the Expressway to Kitahiroshima City's main tourist facilities has improved. It is used by many people during large-scale events.

Supporting emergency medical transportation

It is used for more than 100 emergency transports each year.

We look forward to using more customers in the future.

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