There have been several instances of the world’s biggest traffic jam, but one of the most notable ones occurred in China in 2010, when a traffic jam on the Beijing-Tibet Expressway stretched for over 60 miles and lasted for nearly two weeks.
The cause of the traffic jam was a combination of factors, including an increase in the number of trucks on the road, ongoing road construction, and several accidents. The gridlock became so severe that some drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles and walk to nearby towns for supplies.
To solve the traffic jam, the Chinese government implemented a number of measures. These included:
- Diverting traffic: The government diverted trucks and other heavy vehicles onto alternative routes, such as smaller roads and railways, to reduce congestion on the expressway.
- Increasing police presence: The government increased the number of police officers on the expressway to monitor traffic and enforce traffic rules.
- Offering assistance to stranded drivers: The government provided food, water, and medical assistance to drivers who were stranded on the expressway.
- Accelerating road construction: The government accelerated the construction of new roads and bridges to alleviate congestion on the expressway.
Over time, the measures implemented by the government helped to ease the traffic jam, and by mid-September 2010, the congestion had cleared. The experience highlighted the need for better infrastructure and traffic management in China, and the government has since invested heavily in improving its transportation systems.
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