China’s Transport Ministry Flags 33 Busy Roads, 30 Charging Areas

What changed

China’s Ministry of Transport has identified 33 expressway sections likely to face congestion on October 4, with the main concentrations in Jiangsu, Sichuan, Guangdong, Hunan and Zhejiang.

It also expects charging stations at 30 service areas to be exceptionally busy, chiefly in Hebei, Henan and Liaoning. Travelers can check charging-pile operating status through the e路畅通 WeChat mini-program.

Why it matters

The warning turns a holiday journey into a timing and routing problem. Drivers heading through the named provinces may need to leave earlier, choose another route or allow extra time before reaching a service area.

For electric-vehicle drivers, the more practical risk may come after the traffic: a busy charging stop can disrupt the rest of the trip even when the road itself is moving. Checking station status before setting out gives travelers a chance to adjust where they stop and when they charge.

This is a same-day forecast, not a guarantee that every listed road will jam or every station will develop a queue. Its value is narrower but useful: it flags where October 4 travel pressure is expected to be concentrated.