2024/04/17 / Last updated : 2024/04/17 東京支店 blog

TOP 5 EXPRESSWAYS WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC CONGESTION PREDICTION IN GOLDEN WEEEK 2024

The Golden Week period in 2024 will be 10 days from April 27th (Saturday) to May 6th (Monday). Of these, the first three days from April 27th (Saturday) to April 29th (Monday) and the second four days from May 3rd (Friday) to May 6th (Monday) will be consecutive holidays according to the calendar.

Around this time of year, the three NEXCO companies, the Honshiku Expressway, and the Japan Road Traffic Information Center announce nationwide Golden Week traffic congestion predictions.

■Trends in GW traffic congestion in 2024
Firstly, regarding trends in GW traffic congestion, each company predicts that between the first three days of Golden Week and the last four days of Golden Week, the second half will be much more congested. This is a similar trend in past results, so if you want to enjoy driving without crowds, we recommend the first three days.

Now, let’s take a look at the traffic jams you definitely want to avoid during Golden Week in 2024.

5th place: Kyushu Expressway (3 traffic jams of 25 km or more)

4th place: Tomei Expressway (4 traffic jams of 25 km or more)

2nd place (tied) Tohoku Expressway (5 traffic jams of 25 km or more)

2nd place (tie) Kanetsu Expressway (5 times with traffic jams of 25 km or more)

1st place: Chuo Expressway (6 traffic jams of 25 km or more)

*Rankings are based on the number of times traffic jams with lengths of 25 km or more will occur, as stated in the [Forecast of major traffic jams on expressways during Golden Week in 2024 published by NEXCO3, JB Honshu Expressway, and Japan Road Traffic Information Center.