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Foreign diplomatic missions were expecting heavy traffic of pilgrims this year, including Indian-Americans, according to a U.S. diplomat in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

These risks aren’t encountered by all Americans equally: People of color and low-income people are more likely to live near highways or areas with heavy traffic.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Matthews said the plans had already caused "mental anguish" for residents who now faced a decade of development that would lead to noise, road closures, and heavy traffic.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

A brush fire that ignited in Gorman on Friday afternoon has jumped over the 5 Freeway, prompting evacuation orders, lane closures and heavy traffic delays through the Grapevine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

In fact, he looks uncertain, as if he can’t decide what to do next in the heavy traffic.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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