China Traffic Jam Spans 60 Miles, Enters 9th Day

A traffic jam stretching more than 60 miles in China has entered its ninth day with no end in sight, state media reported.

Cars and trucks have been piling up since August 14 on the National Expressway 100, which is also known as the G110, the major route from Beijing to Zhangjiakou, Xinhua News reported.

Officials expect the congestion to continue until workers complete construction projects on September 13, the report said.

Motorists have taken to card games or chess to pass the time, Sky News reported. Others joked that “concerts should be held at each congested area every weekend, to alleviate drivers’ homesickness,” the report said.

State media reported that Chinese drivers have become accustomed to the severe delays, noting a similar jam in July that slowed traffic for close to a month.

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