Nikkō Utsunomiya Road
The Nikkō Utsunomiya Road is a toll road in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is signed E81 under the "2016 Proposal for Realization of Expressway Numbering."Overview
The road is the main access route for Nikkō, a popular getaway for tourists in the north of Tochigi. It connects directly to the Tōhoku Expressway which leads to the greater Tokyo area.
The road is officially designated as a bypass for National Route 119 and National Route 120. The road is designated for motor vehicles only. The design standard of the road is similar to most national expressways in Japan.
The first section of the road was opened to traffic in 1976 and the entire route was completed in 1981. It was originally built and managed by Japan Highway Public Corporation, however ownership was transferred to Tochigi Prefecture Road Public Corporation in 2005. Electronic Toll Collection was implemented at toll stations following the transfer, and discounted fares were introduced for off-season and off-peak travel.
The road is 4 lanes on the section designated as Route 119 with a speed limit of 80 km/h, and 2 lanes on the section designated as Route 120 with a speed limit of 60 km/h.List of interchanges and features
