traffic congestion
Example Sentences
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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
She said that more taxis in bus lanes was a "step backwards" on addressing traffic congestion and "adds another element of risk" for cyclists.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 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
The use of trucks also is a contributor to traffic congestion in Chicago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
The others were listening to Brady's description of traffic congestion at the Rush Street bridge during the rush hour at night.
From Out of Time's Abyss by Burroughs, Edgar Rice