heavy traffic

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An AFP correspondent saw residents of Tyre, including from the Christian quarter, fleeing and heavy traffic heading north after the Israeli warning.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Many residents of the Christian quarter and other areas of Tyre fled in response to the warning, causing heavy traffic on the main roads heading north.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

They crossed St. Claude Avenue during a lull in the heavy traffic and walked along the other side of the avenue under the neon lights.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole