# 502 Gateway Timeout

This Overpass API server is currently at capacity. All query workers are busy
and the request queue is full.

## What to do

Retry your request using exponential backoff: wait a short interval, then retry.
If the request fails again, double the wait time and retry again.

## For heavy or automated use

This public endpoint is intended for browser-based and human-operated tools.
For automated or high-volume use, run a local Overpass API instance:

https://github.com/b1tw153/Overpass-API/blob/main/README.md

HTTP_STATUS:502