Where was the worlds longest traffic jam and how far did it tail back?

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Where was the worlds longest traffic jam and how far did it tail back?

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Last updated Sep 19 2016.

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According to the following link, the longest traffic jam on record was in Lyon, France, in 1980, and it was 103.9 miles long.

Noted as the longest traffic jam in the annals of congestion, a combination of hoards of winter vacationers returning to Paris and inclement weather caused a massive tie-up that stretched 109 miles long.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2013/05/21/the-worst-traffic-jams-in-history/#95c4e6f6d5a6

Response last updated by Terry on Sep 19 2016.
Jan 22 2003, 8:04 PM

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Paris to Lyon correct

Jan 22 2003, 8:15 PM

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THE LONGEST TRAFFIC JAM EVER
Place: Lyon to Paris, France
Date: February 16 1980
Length: 176 KM - 109 Miles

Jun 07 2007, 11:45 AM