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traffic control; traffic restriction; road closure
The regulation or restriction of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, typically by police or authorities, due to events, accidents, construction, or other reasons.
交通規制が行われている。
Traffic restrictions are in effect.
マラソン大会のため交通規制があります。
There will be traffic restrictions due to a marathon event.
台風の影響で広い範囲で交通規制が敷かれ、通勤に大きな影響が出た。
Traffic restrictions were imposed over a wide area due to the typhoon, greatly affecting commuters.
Composed of 交通 (traffic) and 規制 (regulation/restriction). A common term in daily life, often encountered in traffic information on radio, TV, and navigation apps. In Japan, traffic is frequently restricted for festivals, marathons, VIP motorcades, and natural disasters.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 交通規制が敷かれる: traffic restrictions are imposed
- 交通規制が解除される: traffic restrictions are lifted
- 交通規制情報: traffic restriction information
- 交通規制区間: restricted traffic section
RELATED TERMS:
- 通行止め: road closure — complete blocking of a road
- 渋滞: traffic jam — congestion, often a result of 交通規制
- 迂回路: detour — an alternate route around restricted areas