On the occasion of the "May Day" holiday, the Shandong high-speed traffic police and the "e-highway" APP conducted statistical analysis of the traffic flow, road slowing data, and traffic accident data during the "May Day" holiday on the expressway in Shandong Province in previous years, so as to provide data reference for everyone to travel during the holiday.
"May Day" holiday arrangement
According to the spirit of the Notice of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Some Holidays in 2024, the holiday arrangement for the 2024 "May Day" International Labor Day is: May 1 (Wednesday) to May 5 (Sunday), a total of 5 days. April 28 (Sunday) and May 11 (Saturday) to work.
Highway toll-free
"May Day" holiday national toll roads will continue to be exempt from small passenger car tolls, free passage of vehicles range for 7 seats and below small passenger cars, free period of May 1 0:00 to May 5 24:00, highway to the time when the vehicle leaves the toll lane of the toll station.
Restrictions on the carriage of prohibited items
The expressway in Shandong Province is forbidden to carry explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic, radioactive and other dangerous goods of motor vehicles, the specific prohibition time is from 0:00 on May 1 to 6:00 on May 6;
Statistical analysis of traffic flow data
According to the statistics of the total traffic volume of the "May Day" holiday from 2020 to 2023, except for the low traffic flow caused by the epidemic in 2022, the total traffic volume from 2020 to 2023 will show an upward trend year by year. Affected by the "May Day" holiday high-speed free passage and self-driving travel demand, it is expected that the total traffic volume of this year's "May Day" holiday will continue to usher in a substantial increase.
Statistical analysis of accident data
Accident Prone Date Analysis:
According to the statistics of the number of accidents during the May Day holiday from 2020 to 2023, traffic accidents are likely to occur on the first and last days of the holiday.
It is expected that the first day of this year's "May Day" holiday (May 1) will be the peak of travel, and the return peak on the last day of the holiday (May 5) will be due to the increase in road traffic, which is prone to cause road accidents such as scrapes. Shandong high-speed traffic police reminded the majority of drivers that in case of large traffic flow and congested road conditions, please pay attention to increase the distance between vehicles to ensure safe driving.
Accident-prone period analysis:
According to the statistics of the accident period of the "May Day" holiday from 2020 to 2023, the traffic flow will increase from 9 to 11 a.m., 15 p.m. to 16 p.m., 17 p.m. to 18 p.m., and 19 p.m. to 20 p.m., which is prone to scraping and other accidents.
"May Day" holiday accident-prone road section prediction:
Highway accident prone sections are:
G3 Beijing-Taiwan Expressway Qufu East to Zoucheng North Section
G22 Qinglan Expressway Tai'an East to Feicheng South
G15 Shenhai Expressway Dachang to Rizhao North Section
G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway Linyi Section
G18 Rongwu Expressway Shouguang West to Xinzhuangzi Interchange Section
G20 Qingyin Expressway Zibo Section
G25 Changshen Expressway Binzhou Section
G35 Jiguang Expressway Kongcun Interchange to Dongping Section
G1511 Rilan Expressway Yinan to Zhuyuan Interchange Section, Qufu South to Yanzhou Interchange Section
S1 Jiliao Expressway Yancheng to Qihexi Interchange Section
S29滨台高速 博山至和庄段
Statistical analysis of congestion data
High-speed congestion analysis:
According to the statistics of road congestion data during the 2020-2023 "May Day" holiday, the first day of the holiday is the most congested, followed by the fourth day of the holiday because of the early return of congestion. In addition, the number of road congestion on the second day of the "May Day" holiday is the lowest, which is more suitable for high-speed traffic.
It is expected that the road congestion will be obvious on May 1 (the first day of the holiday) and May 4 (the fourth day of the holiday) during this year's May Day holiday, and May 2 will be more conducive to travel.
Statistics of holiday congestion-prone periods:
According to the statistics of congestion during the 2020-2023 May Day holiday, the peak congestion time is: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
"May Day" holiday congestion section:
The high-congestion sections of the highway are:
S29滨台高速 桓台至淄博西段
S31泰新高速 徂徕北立交至新泰西段
G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway Tancheng to Guichangte Bridge Section
G3 Beijing-Taiwan Expressway Taishan Hub Interchange to Manzhuang Section
G15 Shenhai Expressway Rizhao North to Lanshan Section
G20 Qingyin Expressway Qingzhou East to Zhoucun Section
G35 Jiguang Expressway Pingyin to Dongping section
G2001 Jinan Ring Expressway Jinan City to the east section of the Qihe River
G0321 Deshang Expressway Liaocheng West Interchange to Shen County North Section
"May Day" holiday travel tips
It is expected that the traffic volume of the expressway during the May Day holiday will increase significantly this year, and it is recommended that the majority of car owners check the real-time highway conditions through the "e-highway" APP before traveling, and reasonably arrange the travel route to avoid congestion.
Passenger cars that meet the high-speed free policy can enter the highway in advance, and do not wait for the free time to arrive in front of the toll booth, which can avoid the peak of congestion. As long as the time point from the toll booth leaves the highway within the free time, it can be passed for free. In addition, for small passenger cars that are still driving on the highway before the end of the free period, it is recommended that drivers and passengers choose the nearest toll station to exit the highway to avoid safety accidents caused by rushing and speeding, and at the same time can enjoy the free policy to the greatest extent.
If you encounter congestion on the expressway, please wait in order to pass, and it is strictly forbidden to occupy the emergency lane in non-emergency situations. In the event of a traffic accident, please keep in mind the principle of "pull over, evacuate, and call the police", and remember not to negotiate and check the damage in the lane to avoid secondary accidents.
✍ Source: Shandong High-speed Traffic Police