traffic congestion

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The planning committee also heard objections about the height of the proposed buildings and fears of traffic congestion.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"If some civil servants and officials do not need to come to the office, it would reduce traffic congestion and generate substantial savings," said the president.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Airport crews began removing the 15 illuminated pylons from the entrance of Los Angeles International Airport last week as part of a plan to ease traffic congestion ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

In my previous cars, I was constantly having to adjust the speed a little faster or a little slower to handle these changes and to allow for traffic congestion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 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