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
"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
The influx of tourists to the town of Fujiyoshida has led to chronic traffic congestion and litter, while some residents say they've experienced tourists trespassing or defecating in private gardens.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
At the same time, snow and icy road conditions are causing traffic congestion and delays for inland transportation to and from terminals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
The narrow streets and the traffic congestion of the business district presented difficult problems of urban transit, but the system is of exceptional efficiency.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
