Gridlock
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002652
A condition of severe traffic congestion where the movement of vehicles is completely halted in all directions. This occurs when intersections become blocked by queuing traffic, preventing cross-traffic from proceeding even when its signal is green. Gridlock can be exacerbated by high traffic volumes and insufficient road capacity.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002652 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Transport and logistics |
| Translations | German: Verkehrskollaps; Spanish: atasco; French: embouteillage total |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002652",
"term": "Gridlock",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A condition of severe traffic congestion where the movement of vehicles is completely halted in all directions. This occurs when intersections become blocked by queuing traffic, preventing cross-traffic from proceeding even when its signal is green. Gridlock can be exacerbated by high traffic volumes and insufficient road capacity.",
"subject": "Transport and logistics",
"translations": {
"de": "Verkehrskollaps",
"es": "atasco",
"fr": "embouteillage total"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gridlock/"
}
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