Xinhua News Agency, Harbin, February 24 (Reporter Wang Junbao) The reporter learned from the Transportation Department of Heilongjiang Province that as of 9: 00 a.m. on February 24, all the highway toll stations temporarily closed due to the epidemic in Heilongjiang Province were unblocked and resumed traffic.
According to reports, with the resumption of work and production in various places, the number of vehicles passing through highways in Heilongjiang Province, especially material transport trucks, has increased significantly in recent days. Since the implementation of the toll-free policy for highways in the province at 0: 00 on February 17, there have been about 35,000 free vehicles passing through highways every day.
Previously, affected by the epidemic, dozens of expressway toll stations were closed in Heilongjiang Province. In order to further ensure the smooth highway network, support the resumption of work and production, and maintain normal economic and social order, the transportation department of Heilongjiang Province lifted the closure of the above toll stations.
According to Yuntong Company of Jiaotou Group of Heilongjiang Province, 60 service areas of 74 expressways in the province have been opened. Every day, staff members disinfect the places in the service areas, and guide travelers to go to the toilet and refuel in an orderly manner during the peak traffic hours. Keep a distance and try to avoid people gathering.