gapers' block

gapers' block
A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

In the lingo of the traffic reporters, "gapers block" is a tie-up caused by motorists slowing down to gape at an accident.

Syn: gawkers block, gawker block, gawker blocker

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