Traffic Crisis in Amman: What's the Solution?

Every morning, as the sun rises over Amman, my daily journey to work begins. What is supposed to be a short trip in reality becomes a continuous challenge. As I prepare to leave my home, determined to face another workday, what was meant to be a regular start turns into a test of patience.اضافة اعلان

When I leave my home, eagerly anticipating the day ahead, I know I’m embarking on a journey that won’t be easy. From the moment I step outside, I find myself stuck in a severe traffic jam on the "main roads." This scene repeats itself daily like an endless scenario. Every time I hope to arrive on time for work or a meeting, time seems to slip away slowly, and minutes feel like half-hours, without exaggeration.

I must admit that arriving at my office has become a constant source of anxiety due to traffic congestion. The continuous flow of cars creates new challenges with every small traffic movement, and every attempt to bypass one obstacle brings another. The problem isn’t limited to the main roads; even secondary roads are congested. Sometimes, I find myself stuck in traffic on roads I thought would alleviate the pressure.

The road to work isn’t the only issue; attending external meetings that were supposed to be straightforward also becomes difficult. Sometimes, due to the timing of these meetings in the middle of the day, I end up being late or even canceling some because of severe congestion. I often feel frustrated when I receive calls inquiring about delays, as I have no control over the situation on the road, even if I leave early. The situation has become a source of concern for me and others.

Let me share my thoughts on this. As time passes, I increasingly wonder about the future if the situation remains unchanged. I imagine Amman in the near future, with even more congested roads and increasingly difficult access to destinations. I fear that it will become impossible to enter Amman easily, turning what seems challenging now into something nearly impossible, without exaggeration. I wonder if there is any hope for improving the situation.

Every day, as I suffer through traffic jams, I try to find hope in potential solutions. I hope that the concerned authorities will address upcoming challenges with effective and dynamic solutions, such as improving infrastructure, building large tunnels and circular bridges to solve the problem, and enhancing public transportation to be faster and more modern. We should also consider solutions from other countries, like Egypt’s experience with "bridges" and tunnels, to improve traffic flow in Amman and other congested provinces.

In conclusion, my story reflects the reality faced by many in Amman and other large provinces, who deal daily with significant traffic challenges. It also highlights the urgent need for practical and innovative solutions to improve the traffic situation in the kingdom.