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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/bluewhalebluejay on 2023-06-25 03:30:23+00:00.
5+ mile backup minimum of stop and go traffic leading up to the west bound Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
There is:
- 10+ miles of 3 lane highway (55mph) before the bridge
- 3 lanes on the bridge
- and 3 lanes for 20+ miles after crossing the bridge.
- no toll booths
- no signals or speed reductions
after sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for 30min - hour, you finally get to the base of the bridge and then the traffic just magically dissipates and everyone accelerates to the normal 55mph speed.
HOW & WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
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