All articles tagged with #traffic jam
Pocono Raceway CEO Nick Igdalsky has vowed that the unprecedented traffic issues caused by a severe thunderstorm and lightning delay, which led to hourslong traffic jams and fans missing the Great American Getaway 400, will never happen again. Igdalsky assured that future emergency plans will be put in place to prevent such chaos, even in extreme weather conditions.
Heavy traffic jams up to 30 miles long were reported on the Garden State Parkway as beachgoers left the Jersey Shore early to avoid predicted severe weather, including thunderstorms and potential tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook, prompting several towns to cancel Memorial Day parades.
A suspect involved in a domestic stalking case died after a nearly four-hour standoff on the 91 Freeway in Orange County, causing massive traffic jams and school lockdowns. The standoff ended when the suspect was found slumped in his car, and his death was not due to police action. The freeway was fully reopened by 4 p.m.
Climbers on Mt. Everest are experiencing traffic jams as hundreds attempt to summit during narrow weather windows, leading to long lines and challenging conditions both ascending and descending the peak. Rajan Dwivedi shared a video showing the congestion and described the climb as serious and exhausting.
After witnessing the solar eclipse in northern New Hampshire, a family from Massachusetts faced an 11-hour journey back home to Melrose due to standstill traffic and cell service outages. The trip, which normally takes just over three hours, turned into a grueling overnight ordeal, with the family expressing concerns about the lack of officials to manage the surge of eclipse viewers and provide assistance during the extended traffic jam. Despite the stress and sleep deprivation, the family ultimately felt that witnessing the eclipse was worth the challenging journey.
Millions of Indonesian Muslims are participating in the annual "mudik" exodus to return to their hometowns ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, causing extensive traffic jams and long travel times, particularly on the main island of Java. This mass migration is expected to involve around 193 million people, marking a significant increase compared to last year's Eid holidays.
Two Cleveland police horses caused a traffic jam on Interstate 90 as they trotted against traffic and weaved through slowing cars, ultimately being recovered by mounted officers after straying during routine care and exercise, prompting online hilarity and a snarky tweet from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Two police horses caused a traffic jam on Interstate 90 in Cleveland as they trotted against traffic, prompting online hilarity and snarky comments from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The horses, members of the Cleveland Police Department's mounted division, had inadvertently strayed during routine care and exercise but were promptly recovered without further incidents.
A deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-95 near Bridesburg, Philadelphia, resulted in the closure of a four-mile stretch of the interstate for nearly eight hours. At least two people died in the crash, which occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. Both northbound and southbound lanes were reopened after extensive delays, with Pennsylvania State Police investigating the cause of the accident.
A deadly crash shut down Interstate 93 South in Salem, leaving drivers, including WMUR managing editor Dave Sakowich, stuck for hours. State police eventually allowed drivers to drive the wrong way down the highway to escape the traffic. Sakowich witnessed the aftermath of the crash, with one car slamming into the median and debris scattered across the highway. Despite the seriousness of the situation, drivers remained patient and understanding.
Driverless cars operated by Cruise caused a traffic jam in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, blocking intersections for about 15 minutes. The incident occurred shortly after California regulators approved robotaxi companies to operate their driverless cars 24/7 in the city. Cruise attributed the issue to wireless bandwidth constraints caused by a nearby music festival and stated that they are actively investigating and working on solutions. Local officials expressed concerns about the potential impact on emergency responders, with the San Francisco Fire Department reporting 55 incidents of driverless vehicles interfering with their emergency responses in 2023.
A deadly multi-car crash on Loop 101 in Tempe near University Drive has caused a significant traffic backup, with drivers resorting to driving the wrong way up a freeway on-ramp to escape the congestion. Authorities report that several vehicles, including a motorcycle, were involved in the crash, resulting in at least one fatality. The highway remains closed, and there is no estimated time for reopening.
The District Fire, ignited by a burning truck, has grown to 357 acres near the I-5 Freeway and Fort Tejon Road, leading to the closure of the northbound lanes. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid the traffic jam caused by the closure.
A massive traffic jam occurred during a NASCAR race in Grant Park, Chicago, when multiple cars spun out and caused a backup on the track. The incident resulted in a caution flag being thrown and the race being shortened due to the possibility of darkness.
A tanker overturned on I-75 in Florida, causing a chemical spill and leading to the closure of both northbound and southbound traffic for up to 12 hours. Crews are working to clean up the Styrene chemical that leaked onto the road. The Florida Highway Patrol is rerouting traffic. No information has been released about injuries or the cause of the crash.