Core Insights - The traffic index in Beijing reached 6.9 as of 15:05 on September 30, indicating moderate congestion [3][4] - The peak traffic period is expected to start earlier than usual, with significant congestion anticipated between 17:00 and 19:00 [5] Traffic Conditions - As of 15:05, the traffic index for the entire road network is 6.9, with an average speed of 22.1 km/h [4] - The second ring road has reached a severe congestion level with a traffic index of 8.1 [4] - Specific areas such as Xicheng District and Chaoyang District are experiencing moderate congestion with traffic indices of 7.8 and 7.5, respectively [4] Road Network Pressure - The traffic volume in the city significantly increased after 15:00, with major routes like the eastern and western ring roads and key expressways experiencing slow traffic [5] - Areas around major transportation hubs, including airports and train stations, are expected to see increased traffic pressure due to higher passenger flow [5] - The traffic monitoring center reported that certain highways, including the Jingping and Jingcheng expressways, are under significant pressure due to high traffic volume [4]
北京今日晚高峰提前：二环内已严重拥堵，多条高速出京交通压力大
Xin Jing Bao·2025-09-30 08:08