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China's 50-lane highway that funnels into just four

Original: If you ever feel stressed, just remember that in China there is a 50-lane highway that narrows down to 4 lanes.

A striking image circulating in China shows a highway toll plaza with roughly 50 lanes that merges into only four, creating notorious bottlenecks for drivers. Commenters are sharing it as a joking stress-reliever, while also noting the familiar frustration of traffic pinch points where wide roads suddenly narrow.

Why now: The absurd contrast between the huge toll plaza and the narrow continuation makes it a viral, relatable traffic gripe.

Chinahighway toll plaza

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