The post-holiday traffic surge heading north is expected! The Highway Bureau reminds of "13 major congestion sections" on the national highways, and the National 5 will implement high-occupancy vehicle regulations.
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The Expressway Administration predicts that tomorrow's traffic volume on the national highways will reach 1.2 times the average for regular days, with northbound traffic expected to be even 1.4 times higher, reminding travelers returning home to set off early. On the last day of the Tomb-Sweeping Day long weekend, a significant amount of northbound traffic is anticipated, with certain sections likely to experience congestion and traffic control measures being implemented, including ramp closures. It is suggested that travelers from the south depart before 9 AM, while those from the central region should leave before 12 PM. Northbound travelers on National Highway No. 5 are also advised to set off before 9 AM to avoid the congestion.
The National Freeway Bureau expects that tomorrow, the traffic volume on national highways will reach 1.2 times the average daily volume for the year, with northbound traffic possibly reaching 1.4 times the usual. They urge travelers heading home to set off early.
As the four-day Qingming holiday is set to end, tomorrow is the last day of the holiday, and a significant influx of northbound traffic is expected. Therefore, the Ministry of Transportation's National Freeway Bureau has announced that there will be 13 sections of national highways likely to experience congestion tomorrow, and multiple traffic control measures will be implemented, including the closure of certain ramps, while the National Highway 5 will also undergo regulation.
According to data from the National Freeway Bureau, as of 3 PM on the 5th, the traffic volume on the entire national highway system was 59.3 million vehicle kilometers, with today's traffic expected to reach 120 million vehicle kilometers. For the southbound National Highway 5, as of 3 PM, the number of vehicles passing through the Snow Tunnel was 21,228, an increase of about 17% compared to the same period last year.
Regarding tomorrow's forecast, the National Freeway Bureau estimates that the traffic volume on national highways will reach 111 million vehicle kilometers, which is 1.2 times the average daily annual volume of 92 million vehicle kilometers. Northbound traffic volume is expected to reach 64 million vehicle kilometers, or 1.4 times the average daily annual volume. The main congestion sections predicted for tomorrow include:
- National Highway 1 northbound from Xiluo to Puyan system
- From Nantun to Houli
- From Miaoli to Hukou
- National Highway 3 northbound from Zhushan to Zhongxing
- From Caotun to Wufeng
- From Longjing to Shalu
- From Yuanli to Houlung
- From Dashan to Xiangshan
- From Guanshi to Daxi
- National Highway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin
- National Highway 4 westbound from Tanzi system to Fengshi
- National Highway 6 westbound from Jiu-Zheng to Wufeng system
- National Highway 10 westbound from Renwu to Zuoying end
The National Freeway Bureau recommends that travelers planning to head north on the western national highways should depart before 9 AM if in the southern region; travelers from the central region are advised to set out before 12 PM, while those heading north on National Highway 5 should leave before 9 AM to save time.
At the same time, the National Freeway Bureau explained tomorrow's traffic management measures, including: from 12 PM to 9 PM, closure of the National Highway 1 Fujou and Puyan system and the northbound entrance of National Highway 3 West; from 1 PM to 6 PM, high occupancy restrictions on the northbound entrances of National Highway 5 at Su'ao, Luodong, Yilan, and Toucheng; and from 12 AM to 5 AM, the suspension of tolls, opening of shoulders, alternative roads, and ramp control measures.