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Title: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: bijou on August 24, 2010, 01:09:26 PM
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Roadworks on the Beijing-Zhangjiakou highway in Huailai, in north China's Hebei province, have caused a tailback that stretches to a mind-boggling, radiator-testing 60 miles.

The irony is that the roadworks are in place to alleviate congestion caused by thousands of coal trucks thundering into the city.

On the plus side, the giant gridlock has led to brisk business for roadside sellers, who’ve been peddling eggs, water and cigarettes to the frustrated drivers....
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/838947-worlds-longest-traffic-jam-10-days-and-counting
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: debk on August 24, 2010, 01:11:34 PM
There was a video on this on Fox and Friends this morning!!

Nine days and counting.....

We know how they are getting food, because of the food peddlers.....but how are they going potty? :o
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: NHSparky on August 24, 2010, 03:48:20 PM
Must...not...make...Asian...driver...jokes...
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: bijou on August 24, 2010, 04:21:50 PM
There was a video on this on Fox and Friends this morning!!

Nine days and counting.....

We know how they are getting food, because of the food peddlers.....but how are they going potty? :o
Not sure, but I wouldn't want to drive down that road in a convertible on the next hot day. :puke:
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on August 24, 2010, 04:34:08 PM
Must...not...make...Asian...driver...jokes...


Meh...You should hear what Asians say about caucasians behind our backs!

Ergo...



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Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: Texacon on August 24, 2010, 06:10:41 PM
There was a video on this on Fox and Friends this morning!!

Nine days and counting.....

We know how they are getting food, because of the food peddlers.....but how are they going potty? :o

Well, I can tell you how they did it during the evacuation for hurricane Ike but I don't think you would really appreciate it.

KC
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2010, 06:13:22 PM
Huailai looks like a wide spot in the road.  I would normally say "go find a tree", but I think there are strip malls and other businesses lining the road.

Highway G110 (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Huailai,+Zhangjiakou,+Hebei,+China&sll=36.16589,-86.784443&sspn=0.536599,0.883026&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Huailai,+Zhangjiakou,+Hebei,+China&ll=40.413627,115.521927&spn=0.063259,0.110378&t=h&z=13)
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: JohnnyReb on August 24, 2010, 06:20:04 PM
That ain't nothing. Just wait until the open the first "Free Medical Pot" Drive-thru window in California.
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: debk on August 24, 2010, 07:04:19 PM
Well, I can tell you how they did it during the evacuation for hurricane Ike but I don't think you would really appreciate it.

KC

I understand what needs to be done during hurricane evac....but according to F&F this morning....some of the cars/trucks have been there for 9 DAYS!!!

Nobody can hold it that long!!!  :o
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: true_blood on August 24, 2010, 07:31:26 PM
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HA HA!!! :hi5:
Title: Re: World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting
Post by: IassaFTots on August 24, 2010, 08:54:35 PM
I understand what needs to be done during hurricane evac....but according to F&F this morning....some of the cars/trucks have been there for 9 DAYS!!!

Nobody can hold it that long!!!  :o

Hon, if you gotta go, you gotta go.  Wherever that might be.