Traffic congestion forecast for Expressway during the New Year period [NEXCO EAST version]
Beware of traffic jams on both In-bound and Out-bound journeys on the 2nd (Friday) and 3rd (Saturday) of the New Year! The best time to go is the 4th (Sunday)!
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- Traffic congestion forecast for Expressway during the New Year period [NEXCO EAST version]
November 26, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
NEXCO EAST (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will announce its Expressway congestion forecast (traffic congestion of 10km or more) for the New Year's holiday period (Friday, December 26, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026: 10 days).
Holiday discounts will not be applied during the New Year holiday period. Please cooperate by "spreading out usage" and avoiding busy times.
Additionally, serious accidents have occurred on Expressway caused by vehicles driving the wrong way. Driving the wrong way is a dangerous act that can be life-threatening. Please be sure to check the direction of travel and drive safely.
Out-bound
- Traffic congestion occurs mainly from morning to early afternoon
- Be especially careful on January 2nd (Friday) and 3rd (Saturday)!
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Biggest traffic jam:1月2日（金）11時
E4東北道 羽生PA付近
を先頭に最大25km - Number of traffic jams of 10km or more: 16
In-bound direction
- Traffic jams occur mainly from late afternoon to night
- Be especially careful on January 2nd (Friday) and 3rd (Saturday)!
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Biggest traffic jam:1月3日（土）17時
E4東北道 加須IC付近
を先頭に最大35km - Number of traffic jams over 10km: 32
最大渋滞長20km以上の渋滞の詳細は、別紙-1【PDF：117KB】をご確認ください。
Compared to the New Year's holiday period last year (2024), the number of traffic jams is expected to decrease due to factors such as the arrangement of days of the week and accidents.
| Traffic jam scale | Traffic congestion forecast for 2025 December 26th (Friday) - January 4th (Sunday) |
2024 traffic congestion results * December 27th (Friday) - January 5th (Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| 10km or more | 48 times | 58 times |
- The number of traffic jams in 2024 includes traffic jams caused by accidents, etc.
About traffic congestion season special site/traffic forecast guide
Our customer website, "DraPla," has set up a special website for traffic congestion periods.
We provide information such as a traffic congestion forecast guide and explanations of avoidance points from traffic congestion forecasters*, so please make use of it when you go out.
Special website for traffic congestion periods
- "Traffic Forecaster" is a registered trademark of NEXCO EAST.
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.
Traffic jam point sign
Changing the route also helps!
東京⇔仙台方面の移動は、渋滞の影響が比較的少ないE6常磐道のご利用がおすすめです。詳細は別紙-2【PDF：329KB】をご確認ください。
Holiday discounts do not apply during the New Year holiday period.
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 -
To avoid serious accidents caused by driving the wrong way, please be aware of the following:
- Please pay close attention to regulatory signs, guide signs, and road markings, and drive in the correct direction.
- U-turns and backing up on Expressway are strictly prohibited.
- If you hear or see information about wrong-way driving, slow down, maintain a sufficient distance, and keep a close eye on the movements of the vehicle ahead.
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