The longest traffic jam in the world lasted 12 days, and the reason you will be shocked, not in Delhi, Noida, Gururam, Mumbai, Paris, Paris, New York City, happening in…
Only one lane was open and traffic was quickly established, turning into a huge, motionless line of vehicles.
Almost everyone feels frustrated by being trapped in traffic jams. Honking, slow moving vehicles and rising tempers are all too common in cities around the world. But imagine not only being trapped for an hour, but also for a full 12 days.
This incredible traffic jam occurred in August 2010. It takes place on the western Beijing expressway near the capital of Beijing. The jam starts on August 14 and lasts until August 26. In 12 days, thousands of cars were hit on the bumper along a 100-km road, making it the longest recorded traffic jam in the world.
The road is under construction, and many trucks carrying coal and Mongolian building materials are transferred to the highway. Only one lane was open and traffic was quickly established, turning into a huge, motionless line of vehicles.
The driver and passenger were forced to live on the road. They had no choice but to eat and sleep in the vehicle. Temporary shelters were built along the highway, and food and water were extremely expensive. Bottled water costs 10 times the normal price, while snacks and noodles are sold at four times the usual cost.
As some vehicles collapsed in jam, things got worse and worse, even further blocking the road. Cleaning the road has become a huge challenge for the authorities. Finally, the government blocked all new vehicles from entering the route and worked around the clock to allow trapped trucks and cars to pass.
After 12 long and difficult days, the nightmare finally ended on August 26. The world is incredible when China clears what is still called the longest traffic jam in history. This is still a reminder of what might be wrong when a traffic plan and a construction project clash.
