a woman in a red car grips her steering wheel while looking ahead at the endless line of motionless vehicles. Her face shows clear frustration as she realizes she's completely stuck. The traffic extends far into the distance with cars packed bumper to bumper across all lanes. A construction barrier blocks one lane, forcing all traffic to squeeze into fewer available spaces. Other drivers lean out their windows or tap their steering wheels impatiently. A delivery truck driver checks his watch with concern about his delayed schedule. traffic that is completely backed up and unable to move forward