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Significados de traffic congestion en inglés

ruso
дорожная пробка
portugués
engarrafamento de trânsito
español
embotellamiento
catalán
embús

Condition on road networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing.

        embotellamiento

        A number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move.

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              Examples for "congestion"
              Examples for "congestion"
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              It also ruled that the new centre would create serious traffic congestion.
              The Irish Times
              2
              Whenever you introduce the network to new areas, we experience congestion immediately.
              Reuters
              3
              Such a change would certainly alleviate congestion and would likely reduce accidents.
              The Irish Times
              4
              McClay said his priority would be improving road safety and easing congestion.
              Radio NZ
              5
              He also said fewer cars on the road would solve congestion issues.
              Radio NZ
              1
              Queues are ubiquitous and a monumental traffic snarl-up snakes out to Muckross.
              The Irish Times
              2
              To pull it off without a massive snarl-up would require great diplomacy.
              Reuters
              3
              The snarl-up has been caused by roadworks, which are not expected to finish for another month, state news agency Xinhua said.
              The Irish Times
              4
              However, she said "even this scheme cannot prevent snarl-ups during bad weather".
              The Irish Times
              5
              It's a fair bet that traffic snarl-ups on Pearse Street were pretty rare in 1948.
              The Irish Times
              Uso de traffic congestion en inglés
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              It also ruled that the new centre would create serious traffic congestion.
              The Irish Times
              2
              Supporters of the project say it is essential to reduce traffic congestion.
              The Guardian
              3
              Many residents worry casinos will bring traffic congestion, crime and social ills.
              Reuters
              4
              High house prices and traffic congestion are being blamed for the shortage.
              Radio NZ
              5
              Improve a road and prosperity ensues, but so does damaging traffic congestion.
              The Guardian
              6
              Collectively, we can all work together to beat traffic congestion, he said.
              Radio NZ
              7
              And what does July 4 shopping have to do with traffic congestion?
              Wired
              8
              Most of the anxiety likely stems from traffic congestion and bad drivers.
              Wired
              9
              He was particularly concerned about greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion in cities.
              The Irish Times
              10
              Once again December has seen heavy traffic congestion in every town and city.
              The Irish Times
              11
              When traffic congestion reaches an intolerable level, they no longer have that option.
              The Irish Times
              12
              The closure resulted in severe traffic congestion across the north of the city.
              The Irish Times
              13
              This environmentally-friendly taxi service also eases traffic congestion in cities without causing pollution.
              The South African
              14
              Auckland Transport has warned of heavy traffic congestion in the area.
              Radio NZ
              15
              Chinese social media was abuzz with road closures, traffic congestion and delayed trains.
              Radio NZ
              16
              Communities are more vulnerable than ever to delays and traffic congestion.
              The Irish Times