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Ministry of Transport: 24 Highway Sections Prone to Congestion on October 3

China's Ministry of Transport anticipates 24 highway sections will be prone to congestion on October 3rd. The majority of these sections are located in Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Sichuan provinces.

3 October 2026
Ministry of Transport: 24 Highway Sections Prone to Congestion on October 3
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China's Ministry of Transport has forecast that 24 highway sections nationwide are likely to experience congestion on October 3rd. The ministry advises travelers to plan their routes and timings accordingly.

The identified high-risk areas are concentrated in several provinces, notably Jiangsu, Guangdong, Sichuan, and Shaanxi. These regions include major arteries such as the G2 Jinghu Expressway and the G5 Jingkun Expressway, which are expected to see increased traffic.

While the ministry does not detail the specific reasons for the predicted congestion, the timing coincides with a national holiday period. A list of 24 potential problem spots has been provided, including segments of the G2, G25, and G42 expressways in Jiangsu, and the S81 and G2518 expressways in Guangdong.

On the preceding day, October 2nd, total inter-regional passenger flow across the country reached approximately 305.5 million people. Road transport accounted for the largest portion, with 280.5 million travelers. The Ministry of Transport is actively monitoring the traffic situation and will provide updates.

Original source: ithome.com