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Traffic Congestion Forecast & Travel Guide for Silver Week 2026

Traffic Congestion Forecast & Travel Guide for Silver Week 2026

By choosing less congested roads and selecting the right time and date, you can avoid traffic jams.
Check out helpful information before your road trip for a more enjoyable drive!

  • Check out the video! Points to avoid traffic jams recommended by Expressway Driving Advisor! !

  • First, check the points in the video!

    Then use the traffic congestion prediction guide to go out comfortably!

The video is also available on NEXCO CENTRAL official YouTube channel!

2026/9/19 (soil) Out-bound The Out-bound line is extremely crowded.
Please check the traffic information on iHighway Central Japan before you go out.
In-bound The In-bound line will be crowded.
Before you go out, check your car and make use of traffic congestion forecast guides!
2026/9/20 (Day) Out-bound The Out-bound line is extremely crowded.
We ask for your cooperation in staggering departure times and other measures to help distribute the number of users.
In-bound The In-bound line will be crowded.
Please use the traffic congestion forecast guide to avoid peak hours.
2026/9/21 (Month) Out-bound The Out-bound lanes will be crowded.
Please allow ample time and drive safely when you leave.
In-bound The In-bound line is extremely crowded.
Please check the traffic information on iHighway Central Japan before you go out.
2026/9/22 (fire) Out-bound The Out-bound lanes will be crowded.
Plan your breaks carefully and drive with peace of mind!
In-bound The In-bound lanes tend to be the most crowded, but there are also times when they are less crowded.
We recommend that you avoid traveling during times when crowds are expected!
2026/9/23 (water) Out-bound
In-bound
Both the inbound and outbound lines​ ​are less crowded than on other days.
If you can change your departure date, this is a recommended day to travel.

To avoid severe traffic congestion during Golden Week, Obon, Silver Week, and the New Year's holiday period in 2026, holiday discounts will not be applied. Please see here for details.

Topics Announcement

  • Traffic congestion relief points near the Hino bus stop Chuo Expressway
    中央道 日野バス停付近の渋滞緩和ポイント
  • Safety on the Expressway tips for rainy days
    雨の日の安全走行ポイント
  • Recommended parking areas on Hokuriku Expressway
    北陸道のオススメパーキングエリア

Please use the Forecasted Traffic Congestion Calendar, which can search traffic congestion forecasts nationwide by road and date. Forecasted Traffic Congestion Calendar

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