Expressway traffic during the Obon period (breaking news) [national version]

August 9, 2020 (Wednesday) to August 16, 2023 (Wednesday): 8 days
* The comparison target is from August 10, 2020 (Wednesday) to August 17, 2020 (Wednesday): 8 days

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  • The average daily traffic volume during the Obon period was 44,100 vehicles, 107% compared to the same period last year.
  • There were 261 traffic jams of 10 km or more, 135% of the same period last year (193).

1. Traffic volume

Main sections of Expressway nationwide (40 representative sections)

2020 results (①) 2020 results (②) Comparison ① / ②
Average daily traffic (all cars) 44,100 units/day 41,200 units/day 107%
(Small car) (Large car) 37,100 7,000 34,400 6,800 108% 103%
Maximum daily traffic 54,600 units/day 45,900 units / day 119%

2. Congestion situation

Number of traffic jams (Number of traffic jams over 10km includes traffic count over 30km)

2020 results (①) 2020 results (②) Comparison ① / ②
Traffic congestion of 10 km or more 261 times 193 times 135%
Traffic congestion of 30 km or more 14 times 10 times 140%
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