Beijing to face severe traffic jams in Sept.

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Beijing to face severe traffic jams in Sept.

China Daily, August 30, 2013

Vehicles are caught in a traffic jam in Beijing in this file photo. [newsphoto]

Vehicles are caught in a traffic jam in Beijing in this file photo.

Beijing may face nine days with severe traffic jams in September due to the opening of new school term, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the forthcoming National Day holiday.

The city's traffic authorities suggested staggering office hours to reduce the rush, Beijing News reported.