Gridlocked example sentences

Related (5): traffic, deadlock, standstill, congestion, snarl-up

grid·locked

adjective

gridlocked (adjective) · grid-locked (adjective)

  - subject to severe traffic congestion; very congested:

  - caught in a situation where no progress can be made because opposing factions are in stalemate:

Synonyms

crowded, overcrowded, full, overfull, overflowing, thronged, packed, jammed, teeming, swarming, overloaded, obstructed, impeded, clogged, choked, plugged, heaving, rammed, clear

"Gridlocked" Example Sentences

1. I was late to work because the streets were gridlocked with traffic.
2. The city government is struggling to find a solution to the gridlocked roads.
3. The rush hour traffic often leaves the intersection completely gridlocked.
4. The protestors successfully gridlocked the city center, shutting down business for the day.
5. You might want to avoid that area of town – the streets are gridlocked during peak hours.
6. The mayor's proposed plan to alleviate gridlocked roads was met with mixed reactions.
7. Our commute home was a nightmare – we were gridlocked for an hour.
8. The traffic jam was so bad that people got out of their cars and walked in the gridlocked lanes.
9. I missed my flight because the roads leading to the airport were gridlocked.
10. The city's transportation infrastructure is simply unable to handle the gridlocked streets.
11. The gridlocked highways caused people to miss important appointments and meetings.
12. The city council is considering implementing new measures to avoid gridlocked traffic.
13. The delivery truck was delayed for hours due to a gridlocked route.
14. The government's efforts to reduce gridlocked roads have proved to be inadequate.
15. The gridlocked streets were a direct result of poor urban planning.
16. The gridlocked traffic caused tension and frustration among commuters.
17. The gridlocked intersection was eventually cleared by the police.
18. It's impossible to navigate the gridlocked streets during major events or festivals.
19. The gridlocked highway caused a ripple effect throughout the entire state.
20. The gridlocked roads are having a negative impact on the city's economy.
21. The gridlocked traffic is just one of the many issues facing the city's residents.
22. The gridlocked highway has become a symbol of the city's transportation problems.
23. The gridlocked city center has forced many businesses to shut down or relocate.
24. The gridlocked intersection is a major safety hazard for pedestrians and cyclists.
25. The gridlocked streets are a symptom of the larger problem of urban sprawl.
26. The gridlocked traffic has resulted in increased air pollution and decreased air quality.
27. The gridlocked roads are hindering emergency responders from reaching their destinations.
28. The gridlocked highway is causing significant delays for long-distance travelers.
29. The gridlocked city is in desperate need of alternative transportation options.
30. The gridlocked traffic is a daily frustration for all who live and work in the city.

Common Phases

1. "The traffic is gridlocked; we're not going anywhere."
2. "I'm sorry I'm late, the streets were gridlocked."
3. "We tried to take a different route, but it was also gridlocked."
4. "The city center is always gridlocked during rush hour."
5. "I can't believe we're still gridlocked after an hour of waiting."
6. "The accident caused gridlocked traffic for miles."

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