traffic congestion

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OTTAWA—Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of a new multibillion-dollar bridge aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion on North America’s busiest land crossing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bangkok police chief Siam Boonsom said Sunday that there was traffic congestion at the crossing daily, but never an accident.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

Rankin explained many of his constituents live under the Heathrow flight path and were worried about aircraft noise as well as traffic congestion.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Many times he had ridden down Fifth Avenue in the afternoon traffic congestion beside a woman who piloted her own car.

From I Conquered by Titus, Harold