"despite the traffic" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a contrast or to express a difficulty or inconvenience. Example: "Despite the traffic, she arrived at the meeting on time."
Despite the traffic, revenues were paltry, Mr. Terhune said.
Despite the traffic, she would get to the station just in time to put on her makeup.
It has caused delays every day, despite the traffic agents stationed there to help move cars along.
St . Martins proved an excellent starting point for our explorations of the city's comprovedistorican corexcellente the traffic whizzing by on the elevated highway justarting away.
Despite the traffic mayhem (red lights mean, you know, stop but only if you feel like it), and perhaps partially because of its distinctive weather patterns, DC is a pretty spectacular city.
Car horns were honking and bus drivers were grinning, despite the traffic slowdown, all of us joyful that a spirit of inclusiveness and progressivism a spirit that made us thrilled to call New York City home seemed to be shared by the country at large.
Despite the trafficking activities, the camp remains home to many migrants and refugees.
The FSA commissioned the research despite approving the traffic light scheme three years ago, which failed to win the support of leading retailers.
Despite having the traffic forced back onto Horizon, Mr. Herman is anticipating more cars and trucks on the streets of his neighborhood.
Despite satisfying the traffic demand and accessibility, designers consider more on the environment, social profits, and the operation schedule.
Despite all the traffic, Kickstarter said the project received fewer pledges than anything else on a top-10 most-viewed campaigns list.
