Google Maps leads Denver Airport commuters to mud
Dozens of drivers relying on Google Maps to get them to Denver International Airport this past weekend were instead led to a muddy field.
According to ABC News, drivers hit a traffic jam Sunday on Pena Boulevard and some turned to Google Maps for an alternate route. The app obliged with a route that said it would get drivers to the airport in half the time, Highlands Ranch resident Connie Monsees told ABC.
But the route turned into a rally course after last week’s rain.
“It eventually took me to a road that became dirt,” Monsees said. “I was not the only one, there was probably a hundred cars out there.”
Many cars without all-wheel drive ended up getting stuck in the mud.
It’s likely the route would have been fine — albeit dirty — had the weather cooperated. Google said there’s a variety of factors in play when determining routes, including the size of the road and directness of the route.
“While we always work to provide the best directions, issues can arise due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather. We encourage all drivers to follow local laws, stay attentive, and use their best judgement while driving,” a Google spokesperson told ABC.
