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Traffic congestion
/tɹˈafɪk kəndʒˈɛstʃən/
/tɹˈæfɪk kəndʒˈɛstʃən/Traffic congestion
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the condition where traffic slows down or comes to a halt due to a large number of vehicles on the road
Example
The expansion of the highway will reduce traffic congestion.
The new circle reduced traffic congestion at the intersection.
During rush hour, traffic congestion reaches its peak level.
to control the traffic congestion
The traffic congestion during rush hour is a major nuisance.
