Did You Know? | Fact #74
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 7:36 am
Hey Explorers,
The longest traffic jam ever recorded took place in Beijing, China, back in August 2010.Did You Know?
Stretching over an incredible 60 miles (around 100 kilometers), this gridlock was not just a minor inconvenience—it lasted an astonishing 12 days! Imagine being stuck in your car for days, barely moving, while chaos unfolded around you.
This traffic jam was caused by a combination of several unfortunate factors. Ongoing road construction projects on the Beijing-Tibet expressway created a bottleneck, while the heavy flow of trucks carrying construction materials made the situation even worse. On top of that, breakdowns and minor accidents added to the chaos, leaving thousands of drivers with nowhere to go.
Some reports say that vehicles were moving at a pace of less than a mile per day, with drivers stuck for hours on end. To make matters worse, opportunistic vendors took advantage of the situation, selling food, water, and other supplies at outrageously inflated prices to the stranded motorists.
This historic traffic jam serves as a reminder of how modern infrastructure can crumble under immense pressure, particularly in rapidly developing urban areas with heavy traffic. It's one for the record books, and something no driver would want to experience!
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