The Largest Traffic Jam in China's History in 2010
April 14, 2026
One of the largest traffic jams in history occurred in China during the summer of 2010, where thousands of drivers were stuck in traffic for ten days. The congestion on the G110, connecting Beijing to Yinchuan, was caused by the return from summer holidays and extensive road maintenance works. Traffic was moving at a rate of just one kilometer per day, while local residents set up stalls selling food and water to trapped drivers. The situation began to normalize only after ten days, on August 23. This incident highlighted the weaknesses of infrastructure in China at that time.