Traffic Congestion

A situation where the volume of traffic exceeds the capacity of the road network, leading to delays, a situation where the demand for road space exceeds its supply, resulting in slower speeds and longer journey times, the slowing down of vehicle traffic caused by too many vehicles using a road network, the build-up of traffic on roads, leading to slower speeds and longer journey times, the condition on roads where the volume of traffic exceeds the capacity of the road network, leading to delays.