Multiple vehicles are stranded due to heavy traffic on the Sanyo Expressway in Japan, causing an extended congestion. The traffic not only hampers the flow of the highway but also delays a large number of commuters. Authorities are making efforts to resolve the situation while the cause of traffic jam still remains vague. The public is advised to use alternate routes or delay their journeys until the situation is resolved.

Too many cars and insufficient roadway infrastructure often cause bottlenecks, leading to heavy traffic in Japan. Japanese public pays a keen interest to such news because it directly impacts their mobility and travel plans. Strict traffic management policies are enforced and local community cooperation is highly regarded in response to such events.

In the US or EU, such situations are also common and are addressed by implementing strategic traffic management systems like smart traffic light systems, use of technology for real-time traffic updates and advanced public transportation systems. Traffic congestion problems are a universal issue and call for the need of better urban planning and mobility management.