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congested zone

[kənˈdʒɛstɪd zoʊn]
nounpl: congested zones
zona congestionada
1. An urban area with heavy traffic and limited road capacity, often subject to traffic congestion charges or restrictions
London's congested zone requires drivers to pay a fee during peak hours.
A zona congestionada de Londres exige que os motoristas paguem uma taxa durante as horas de pico.
2. A densely populated or crowded area with traffic flow problems
The city center is a congested zone during rush hour.
O centro da cidade é uma zona congestionada durante a hora de ponta.
Synonyms
traffic congestion areacongestion charging zonecongested areatraffic-heavy zonebottleneck zone
Antonyms
free-flowing areauncongested zoneopen road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona congestionada
Most common term used in urban planning and traffic management
São Paulo
zona de congestionamento
Alternative used in municipal regulations
Portugal
zona congestionada
Used in Lisbon's congestion charging system
General Brazilian
área congestionada
More general term for congested areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

rush hour traffic
peak traffic times
traffic gridlock
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