How long would you wait for In-N-Out Burger? Traffic backs up for miles in Colorado

Is there anything more American than this?

In-N-Out Burger customers descended upon a new location in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, backing up traffic for miles just for a taste of the California-based fast-food chain’s fare.

The massive movement required police officers to monitor traffic as people waited up to 14 hours in a line that reached an estimated two miles.

It’s not as if police didn’t expect it. A day before the opening, the department warned of heavy traffic expected in the area.

Coloradans didn’t disappoint.

A TV reporter captured a glimpse of what looks like rush-hour traffic.

Lines outside the restaurant looked like fans waiting for a concert or football game — not a burger.

A local CBS TV station’s helicopter captured the mass of In-N-Out customers.

In the Aurora Police Department’s last update for the night, the final customer of the night had been “marked,” and they could expect to eat around 2 a.m.

“We anticipate continued traffic impacts in the coming days so please use alternate routes, maybe you’ll find another great local eatery to support,” police said.

This story was originally published November 20, 2020 at 7:54 PM with the headline "How long would you wait for In-N-Out Burger? Traffic backs up for miles in Colorado."