traffic congestion

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An AFP photographer saw two apartments damaged in a building on a narrow street, and traffic congestion as residents tried to leave the suburb while the Lebanese army deployed to the area.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In the town of Fujiyoshida, near Mount Fuji, tourism has led to chronic traffic congestion and litter, as well as disruption to local residents' lives.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“These riders generally choose Metro for leisure trips to avoid traffic congestion and the high cost and inconvenience of parking,” said Maya Pogoda, spokesperson for Metro.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It is also allowing civil servants to work remotely for five days over the period in a bid to ease traffic congestion.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

All the curses were removed; all the drivers singing; traffic congestion in the East was over.

From The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise by Paine, Albert Bigelow