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The current National Route 13 Kuriko Highway (Yonezawa to Fukushima section) was opened in May 1966. This film was produced by the Ministry of Construction's Tohoku Regional Construction Bureau at the time, and is a documentary film covering the period from the start of construction to the opening. The film is packed with fascinating footage, including on-site surveys, construction using the latest technology at the time, and rare glimpses of the old road. (Owned by the Yonezawa City Audiovisual Center)