When Google Maps came around , those who were awing with directions consider it as a godsend . or else of unfolding gigantic map across their dashboards and squinting at them while driving , this technical instauration allowed for them to get from Point A to Point B in an easy , hands - free manner … unless you happen to be channelize to the Denver International Airport earlier this week .
CNNreportsthat on Sunday , June 23 , Google Maps led approximately 100 drivers wide when it suggested an alternate route out of a heavy traffic kettle of fish . The detour ended up being down a sloppy route where cars either slid all over the topographic point or became stuck . Those behind the mess were then gridlocked , as the theater of operations and trench on either side of the one - lane route made it difficult for drivers toturn around .
The route was not labeled as “ private ” by the app , leading the driver to believe it was simply a faster way of getting to their destination . What was presuppose to be a 23 - moment shortcut soon became a three - and - a - one-half hourordealfor some .
" We take many factors into account statement when determining drive routes , include the size of the route and directness of the route , ” a Google voice explained . “ While we always make to put up the best directions , military issue can come up due to unlooked-for circumstances such as weather . We promote all driver to follow local police force , stay thoughtful , and expend their good perspicacity while drive . "
But some good did emerge from the billet : A few drivers picked up their less fortunate route warrior and gave them lifts to wherever they needed to go . Connie Monsees — one such in effect Samaritan , who was head to the airport to pick up her husband — toldThe Denver Postshe offered a drive to two strangers going the same means . " We made it out and they both made their flights , " shesaid . “ It was just incredible though . "
[ h / tCNN ]
