heavy traffic

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While the parks can expect heavy traffic, a drop in international tourism and the rise in gas prices has injected additional uncertainty into the tourism industry this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Analysts blame the rising temperatures in Lagos on climate change, its coastal location, dense population, limited greenery and heavy traffic.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Of course, you must drive slower through heavy traffic or bad weather.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Bus company Stagecoach said in a statement: "Due to heavy traffic at the docks the service will be unable to serve Eastern Docks at the moment."

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Shuffled back to last in heavy traffic and carried hopelessly wide on the first turn, Seabiscuit slipped through the mud, but still passed eight horses to finish second.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand