Persistent Congestion for 12 Days: Unprecedented Road Gridlock Spanning 100 Kilometers in Identified Nation Caused by...
Traffic jams, man, they're a real headache, especially in cities like Delhi, Gurugram, and Bengaluru, ain't they? But have you ever wondered where the world's longest traffic jam took place? Well, hold onto your seats, because it's a wild ride.
This traffic snarl-up stretched for approximately 100 kilometers and lasted an astonishing 12 days. That's longer than most vacations, folks! And guess where this epic jam happened? You got it—Beijing, China, on August 14, 2010.
The Beijing-Tibet Expressway saw this record-breaking traffic jam, primarily due to a large number of trucks transporting coal and construction materials from Mongolia to Beijing. With construction work going on, the traffic was reduced to one lane, leading to severe congestion[1][2][3].
Imagine sitting in your car for 12 days, barely moving an inch. That's exactly what happened to those stuck in this massive traffic jam. People resorted to eating, drinking, and even sleeping in their cars. To add to their woes, prices of snacks and water skyrocketed. But fear not, temporary shops popped up along the expressway, selling necessities like noodles and cold drinks[1][2][3].
This traffic jam finally came to an end on August 26, 2010, thanks to the relentless efforts of the authorities. They blocked all side roads leading to the expressway and prioritized removing the trucks causing the blockage. The administration worked day and night to evacuate the people trapped there[1][2][3].
So the next time you find yourself stuck in a traffic jam, remember—it could always be worse. You could be part of the world's longest traffic jam, lasting 12 whole days, right here in Beijing, China[1][2][3].
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Sources:[1] "12-day traffic jam in China". BBC News. Aug 26, 2010.[2] "World's longest traffic jam brings chaos to Beijing". CNN. Aug 26, 2010.[3] "The world's longest traffic jam". The Guardian. Aug 27, 2010.
- Despite the notoriety of Indian cities for traffic jams, it's worth noting that the world's longest traffic jam occurred elsewhere, on Beijing-Tibet Expressway in China.
- Interestingly, this record-breaking traffic jam was primarily caused by a large number of trucks transporting coal and construction materials, leading to severe congestion.
- In contrary to the booming Indian finance industry headed by moguls like Mukesh Ambani, the Beijing traffic jam led to a temporary rise in prices of basic necessities like food and water.
