Concerning traffic congestion prediction and countermeasures on Expressway during the Golden Week [Hokkaido version]

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Sapporo Atsubetsu-ku, Regional Head Office length: Hiromi Yamamoto), the Golden Week period of [April 28, 2010 (Wed) - 2010 May 9 days 12 days (days), in Hokkaido We have summarized the prediction of traffic congestion due to traffic concentration on Expressway and countermeasures against it.

Congestion trends

• It is predicted that the peak will be from May 1 (Sat) to May 3 (Mon). ( See Attachment 1 [PDF: 52KB] )
• This traffic congestion forecast is based on the actual increase in traffic volume and the congestion situation confirmed during the traffic congestion season such as Golden Week (GW) and Obon last year as the effect of special holiday discounts. However, this year will be the same long holiday as last year, so there may be congestion even in places where there is no congestion every year. In addition, traffic conditions may change significantly due to the effects of accidents and weather. Before departure, please check the latest road traffic information on "DraPla", highway telephone, Japan Road Traffic Information Center, etc.
• Friday, April 30th is a weekday, but the holiday special discount is applied. By all means, please use it and avoid using it during times of congestion.

Strengthening measures against congestion

• Regarding congestion countermeasures during the GW period, we will strengthen the following measures more than usual, taking into consideration the congestion forecast and the congestion situation during the traffic congestion period after the special discount for holidays. ( See Attachment 2 [PDF: 52KB] )

reference

About providing traffic jam information [PDF: 39KB]