That makes Boston traffic in 2024 the fourth worst in the country, per the ranking. Boston's I-93 southbound highway also ranked as the second most traffic congested road in the country in the analysis. Drivers lost a peak of 27 minutes on the road last year, and a total of 109 hours.

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Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters. The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected,

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