Traffic congestion forecast for Expressway during Golden Week
[NEXCO EAST version]
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March 26, 2025
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will announce its forecast of Expressway congestion (traffic congestion of 10 km or more) for the Golden Week period (Friday, April 25, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025: 12 days).
Holiday discounts will not be applied during the Golden Week period. Please cooperate by avoiding busy days and times and spreading out your use of the facility.
Out-bound
- Traffic jams occur mainly in the morning
- 特に5月3日（土）、4日（日）が要注意！
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Biggest traffic jam:5月3日（土）7時をピークに、
E4東北道 羽生PA付近を先頭に
最大40km - Number of traffic jams of 10km or more: 41
In-bound direction
- Traffic jams occur mainly from evening to night
- Be especially careful on May 4th (Sunday) and 5th (Monday)!
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Biggest traffic jam:5月5日（月）15時をピークに、
E17関越道 坂戸西SIC付近を先頭に
最大40km - Number of traffic jams of 10km or more: 70
For details on traffic jams with a maximum length of 20 km or more, please refer to Appendix 1 [PDF: 62 KB].
Compared to last year's Golden Week period (2024), the first half of the year is a scattered holiday, making it difficult to travel, so the number of traffic jams of more than 10 km is expected to decrease.
| Traffic jam scale | Traffic congestion forecast for 2025 4/25 (Fri) - 5/6 (Tue) |
2024 congestion results * 4/25 (Thu) - 5/6 (Mon) |
|---|---|---|
| 10km or more | 111 times | 129 times |
- The number of traffic jams in 2024 includes traffic jams caused by accidents, etc.
About traffic congestion season special site/traffic forecast guide
The customer website "DraPla" has set up a special site for traffic congestion periods. It includes a traffic congestion forecast guide and explanations of ways to avoid traffic congestion. Please make use of it when you go out.
What is the main cause of traffic congestion?
- Most of the congestion caused by concentrated traffic on Expressway occurs due to sag.
- NEXCO EAST is currently installing congestion point signs at sags where congestion occurs.
To prevent traffic jams, please slow down when you see this sign.
Changing the route also helps!
For travel between Tokyo and Sendai, we recommend using the E6 Joban Expressway, which is less affected by traffic congestion. For details, please refer to Appendix 2 [PDF: 121KB].
ゴールデンウイーク期間中は休日割引が適用されません
To avoid increased traffic congestion, holiday discounts will not be applied during this period. Please see below for details.
Let's eliminate wrong-way driving -Expressway are one-way streets -
Driving the wrong way is a dangerous act that can be life-threatening. U-turns and backing up are strictly prohibited. If you hear or see information about wrong-way driving, slow down, keep a sufficient distance, and pay close attention to the movements of the vehicle ahead.
Please see below for details.
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