Core Insights - The report from the Ministry of Transport indicates that the national highway network traffic during the Spring Festival holiday will exhibit a "low at the beginning, high at the end, and tidal fluctuations" pattern [1] Traffic Volume Analysis - The average daily traffic on national highways during the Spring Festival is expected to be approximately 55 million vehicles, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [1] - The peak traffic day is anticipated to be the day before the end of the holiday (February 6), with an expected volume of 71 million vehicles, about double the normal daily traffic [1] Travel Patterns - Over 99% of vehicles on national highways during the holiday are expected to be small passenger cars, with self-driving trips for family visits remaining the core demand [3] - The proportion of travel for tourism is expected to increase compared to previous years, putting significant pressure on transportation in popular tourist cities [3] Congestion Hotspots - The report identifies several highway segments prone to congestion during the holiday, including: - Xuguang Expressway in Hunan - Huhang Expressway in Hubei - Jinghu Expressway in Jiangsu - Jiguang Expressway in Guangdong - Hukun Expressway in Hunan - Shenqin Expressway in Guangxi - Chengba Expressway in Sichuan - Xinyang Expressway in Jiangsu [4] Busy Toll Stations - The report lists toll stations likely to experience heavy traffic, including: - Jinghong East Toll Station on Kunming-Mohe Expressway - Baoji Toll Station on Baoji Bypass Expressway - Xuzhou East Toll Station on Huai-Xu Expressway [5] - Additional busy toll stations include: - Xingjiawan Toll Station on Xingtai-Hengshui Expressway - Chang'an Road Toll Station on Xi'an Ring Expressway - Kaizhou Toll Station on Wankai Expressway - Xuejiabawan East Toll Station on Rongwu Expressway - Gao Dong Toll Station on Shanghai Ring Expressway [6] New Energy Vehicle Trends - The report predicts a significant increase in the flow of new energy vehicles during the Spring Festival, with an average daily flow of 12 million vehicles, accounting for about 22% of total daily traffic [9] - On peak days, such as February 6, the flow of new energy vehicles is expected to reach approximately 15.3 million [9] Free Passage Policy - The free passage policy for small passenger cars (seven seats or fewer) is effective from February 15, 0:00 to February 23, 24:00, with the time based on when the vehicle exits the highway [11] - Drivers are advised to exit the highway at nearby toll stations before the free period ends to avoid safety incidents due to rushing or speeding [11]