Celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China

Entrance toll station of Rongwu Expressway Tianjin Station

Entrance to Jinjing Toll Station of Jincang Expressway

From last night to early morning this day, the expressway toll station was brightly lit. With the implementation of "free access" for passenger cars on expressways, it marks the official opening of the "National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Model". Whether it is for the purpose of returning home or starting a journey, we will "depart" from here. This is not only a road migration, but also the pursuit of a better life by countless families.

Yesterday at 20:40, the reporter drove to the Tianjin Station of Rongwu Expressway, and the traffic on the road had increased significantly. In the toll station, six staff members guided the vehicles through orderly. The reporter saw that in the ETC channel, staff prepare paper pass tickets in advance to deal with equipment failures and other emergencies at any time to ensure that the lane is unobstructed.

At the entrance of the toll station of the Tianjin Station of Rongwu Expressway, two traffic police are diverting traffic. Due to temporary traffic control on Rongwu Expressway, trucks are prohibited from passing, and many trucks parked near the entrance of the expressway, resulting in slow traffic of other vehicles. The traffic police communicated with the truck driver one by one, patiently guided him to the service area to wait or choose other routes to detour. "Dispelling congestion and ensuring smooth traffic during the National Day holiday is our core task." Wang Dong, a discipline inspection specialist at the Tianjin Shantou Brigade, the expressway detachment of the Traffic Management Corps of Tianjin Public Security Bureau, told reporters that in order to deal with the peak of travel, the expressway detachment has increased the frequency and density of patrols, ensured the maximum traffic capacity, handled emergency situations encountered by citizens during travel as soon as possible, and made every effort to prevent and alleviate traffic congestion.

Wang Dong reminded citizens that the holiday has just begun and many citizens plan to travel. They must strictly abide by traffic rules when driving on the highway, maintain a safe distance, and do not change lanes or speed at will. When encountering congestion, you must be patient and pass in turn, and do not occupy emergency lanes. In addition, before traveling, you should plan your route, pay attention to road conditions, and try to avoid peak hours and congested road sections to ensure safe and smooth travel. If a traffic accident occurs, you must quickly evacuate to a safe location. Life is more important than property.

At 20:55, the Tianjin Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for heavy fog. It is expected that fog with visibility less than 1,000 meters will appear in most areas of Tianjin from the second half of September 30 to the morning of October 1, and visibility less than 500 meters in some areas. The reporter found at the entrance of Rongwu Expressway that there was no fog at the scene and everything was normal.

At 23:05, another reporter came to the entrance of Jinjing Toll Station of Jincang Expressway. The reporter saw that the traffic flow in the ETC lane is relatively normal, but the three artificial lanes have lined up to 50 to 80 meters in long queues. In the manual passage, a uniformed toll collector was quickly checking the vehicle information and handing out the pass card. Although the work rhythm was tight, she always kept a smile on her face, skillfully completed the pass procedures for a SUV, and sent the owner the blessing of "I wish you a happy National Day trip."

23:15, a sudden rainfall, and a clear reminder sound came from the radio at the toll station: "Stop and slow down in bad weather to ensure safety, and do not stop if you miss the exit..." He repeatedly reminded passing drivers to pay attention to safety and drive with caution.

At 23:52, two highway staff pushed the sign marked "free access for passenger cars with 7 seats and below" to the entrance of the two lanes in advance, waiting for the arrival of 0:00.

With the arrival of zero hour, the "free lane of passenger cars" will be opened on time. After that, small vehicles entering the free passage do not need to get a card and can drive by quickly. The night is getting darker and the traffic flow is still endless. Every car leaving is carrying expectations and yearning, heading towards different distances.

Departure and look forward to

Departure in the night: towards home

In the Xiqing Service Area of ​​Rongwu Expressway, Mr. Fan from Linyi City, Shandong Province told reporters that he and his wife both work in Tianjin and made a special trip to drive home to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. "My wife just told me that there might be heavy fog in the second middle of the night in Tianjin, and I was worried that it would affect our itinerary. I told my wife that we would leave Tianjin in the second middle of the night." Mr. Fan said with a smile, "Actually, I planned to leave at 6 pm, but my friend from my hometown came to Tianjin for a trip. We had a meal together and left until after 8 o'clock." He looked down at his mobile phone navigation and said to the reporter: "Although it was two hours late, when he thought of eating dumplings made by his mother tomorrow morning, this waiting is nothing."

"My parents have been urging us to wake up on the 1st and then set off, but I can't help but miss home." Ms. Xu's hometown is in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, and this time she returned home with her lover and sister. "The whole journey takes about 9 hours, and the three of us will drive. We plan to take turns driving. I will drive first in the first half of the journey and then change them later, so that everyone can rest and will not be too tired." Ms. Xu told reporters that although her parents repeatedly reminded that "it is safer to set off during the day", her longing for her family made the three decide to set off overnight. "On the one hand, I am afraid that my parents will know that we are driving at night and are worried that we will not be able to sleep well all night; on the other hand, I also want to suddenly appear at the doorstep to give them a surprise."

Expectations in the suitcase: Three generations travel together to the mountains and seas

On the side of the road about 200 meters away at the entrance of Jinjing Toll Station on the Jincang Expressway, the reporter met Mr. Liu, a citizen who was temporarily parking and tidying up his luggage. From the open rear door of the car, you can see that the storage space is filled with all kinds of luggage. "I have planned it long ago. I will take my parents and children out for a walk during the National Day holiday to let the elderly relax and let the children see the outside world." Mr. Liu said while repositioning the tilted suitcase. He said the suitcase was prepared for parents and was filled with changing clothes, common medicines and a warm coat. "My parents are old, so it's always good to prepare more things when going out." Mr. Liu said with a smile. Although the suitcase is heavy, it contains care for his parents.

Mr. Liu's wife, Ms. Wang, is busy tidying up her schoolbag for her child Xiaoyu. In addition to toys and picture books, her schoolbag also contains homework. "Although I'm going to play, I can't let my child forget to study. I can arrange some time every day to do my homework, so as to play and study at the same time." Ms. Wang said that for this trip, the child started looking forward one week in advance. You see, he is so excited that he can't sleep. We go at this time just to go to the beach to watch the sunrise tomorrow morning. ”

Mr. Liu's parents, who were sitting in the back row, also had a happy smile on their faces. "The children are busy with work and rarely have time to accompany us. We are very happy to go out for a trip together this time." Mr. Liu's father said that they had heard that Qingdao has a good scenery and had always wanted to go and see it. "Now life is better and transportation is convenient. You can go out for travel anytime if you want to go out for a trip." Mr. Liu's mother took over the conversation: "Yes, life is getting more and more prosperous now, and we elderly people can enjoy a happy life. We can follow the children to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland, and we are so happy."

Mr. Liu, who had packed his luggage in just a few minutes, started the car and slowly drove towards the highway entrance. In the car window, Xiaoyu waved his little hand, and a bright smile appeared on his face. The cars gradually merged into the traffic flow, heading towards Qingdao, and merged into the sea of ​​lights that stretched in the night.

Every departure is not just a trip, but also a pursuit and prospect for a better life. As Mr. Liu said: "Life is getting better and better now. We have the opportunity to see a broader world and feel the development of the motherland. During this holiday, we should not only have fun, but also cherish the happiness in front of us and be proud of the prosperity of the motherland."