The image depicts a multi-lane highway on an overcast day, experiencing heavy traffic

The image depicts a multi-lane highway on an overcast day, experiencing heavy traffic. The scene is located in Saint-Denis, France, on the A1 Autoroute du Nord, heading northbound, specifically near the exits for Saint-Denis Centre, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and routes A1 and A104, which are indicated on overhead gantry signs. In the immediate foreground, to the right, is the rear of a dark grey Peugeot hatchback displaying French license plate BH-827-GA. To its left, partially visible, is the side profile of a silver or light grey sedan. Further ahead in the rightmost lane is a blue SUV with French license plate EX-603-BB. The roadway shows multiple lanes of slow-moving or stopped vehicles, including cars, a white refrigerated van (Iveco Daily) in the center-left, and a white semi-truck (DAF) next to it. A white tanker truck is visible further down the right lane. The road surface appears dry but exhibits some light white streaking or residue. Overhead, multiple road signs are mounted on gantries. A prominent blue sign on the left directs traffic to "SENNEVILLIERS", "GENNEVILLIERS", "ST-DENIS CENTRE", "AEROPORT CDG", "A1", "LILLE", and "BRUXELLES". A green sign to its right specifies "AEROPORT CHARLES DE GAULLE", "SOISSONS", "A104", and "Marne-la-Vallée". A metal safety barrier separates the traffic flow. The environment flanking the highway includes bare trees, some fencing, and several buildings in the background. On the left, multi-story structures with flat roofs are visible, while on the right, additional buildings and a distant telecommunications mast or tower are present. The sky is uniformly covered with light grey stratocumulus clouds. No individuals are visibly outside of vehicles.