Core Viewpoint - Chengdu has announced the implementation of temporary traffic management measures due to heavy pollution weather, starting from January 9, 2026, following a yellow alert for air quality [1][2]. Group 1: Pollution Management Measures - The yellow alert for heavy pollution will be activated at 12:00 on January 8, 2026, due to expected adverse weather conditions for particle dispersion in the Chengdu Plain and surrounding areas [2]. - Specific areas affected include key management zones such as Tianfu New Area, Chengdu East New Area, and various districts within Chengdu, as well as urbanized areas in surrounding cities [2]. Group 2: Traffic Restrictions - All construction transport vehicles, including those transporting soil, sand, and bagged cement, will be prohibited from operating in key management areas, with exceptions for certain new energy vehicles [2][3]. - During weekdays from 6:00 to 22:00, older vehicles, including those meeting National III and below emission standards, will be restricted from entering the inner ring road of Chengdu [3]. - A license plate number restriction will be enforced on weekdays, limiting vehicle access based on the last digit of the license plate [3]. Group 3: Exceptions to Restrictions - Certain vehicles, including emergency service vehicles, new energy vehicles, and public transport, are exempt from the traffic management measures [4]. - Additional exemptions include vehicles transporting fresh agricultural products and those with special permits [4]. Group 4: Compliance and Enforcement - Drivers must comply with the directives of traffic police, and violations will be subject to penalties under the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the temporary traffic management measures implemented in Beijing for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, scheduled for September 3, 2025 Traffic Management Measures - From August 30, 18:00 to September 3, 14:00, access to specific areas around Tiananmen Square will be restricted to vehicles and personnel holding event credentials, prohibiting other vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, and pedestrians [1] - On September 2, from 21:30 to September 3, 18:00, several roads including Fuyou Street and Chang'an Street will be closed to all but credentialed vehicles and personnel, while residents can enter with valid identification [2] - Additional restrictions will be in place on September 3, including closures on major roads such as East Second Ring Road and West Dawang Road during specified times, again limiting access to credentialed vehicles and personnel [3][4][5] - The traffic management will be adjusted as necessary based on the needs of national and foreign affairs activities, with a focus on minimizing disruption to the public [5]