Delilah Strong Traffic - Jamming _hot_

Within 10 minutes of the first reroute, hundreds of vehicles exit the highway simultaneously. They pour onto four-lane arterials that were designed for local traffic (35 mph speed limits, stoplights every block, crosswalks). These roads have a carrying capacity roughly 80% lower than the highway. The stampede exceeds this capacity instantly. Intersections become "gridlocked" (cars entering even when they can't exit).

By 5:32 PM, police had negotiated Delilah off the median. Traffic resumed its normal, chaotic flow. No charges were filed for disturbing the peace, though the city has issued her a formal trespass warning. delilah strong traffic jamming