Explorer

Massive Traffic Jams In Parts Of Delhi On Diwali Eve, Akshardham, Mahipalpur, Dwarka Among Worst Affected

Traffic congestion was also seen on the Lado Sarai-Mehrauli route, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Dwarka's Ashirwad Chowk and the Sagarpur-Janakpuri route, several commuters shared on social media.

New Delhi: Serpentine rows of vehicles clogged the roads in several parts of the national capital as shoppers flocked to markets on Diwali eve. Many said they were stuck in traffic for hours, especially those crossing Akshardham, Mahipalpur or Dwarka.

Shikha Singh, a resident of Noida, said, "I left my office in central Delhi around 7 pm and reached Akshardham on time since the Pragati Maidan tunnel was clear. However, the traffic from Akshardham towards UP was so heavy that we could not even move a couple of metres for a while. The situation was similar on the other carriageway." Vinay Mishra, who was going towards Dwarka, said that vehicles were crawling on the road.

Traffic congestion was also seen on the Lado Sarai-Mehrauli route, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Dwarka's Ashirwad Chowk and the Sagarpur-Janakpuri route, several commuters shared on social media.

Delhi Police said adequate arrangements have been made for the traffic movement in view of Diwali.

Police personnel have been deployed in the crowded market places and anti-encroachment drives are being carried out for the safe and smooth flow of vehicles, a senior officer said.

Rahul Sharma, a commuter, said, "It took me four hours to reach East Delhi from Gurgaon. The traffic was huge at Mahipalpur, Dwarka, Barahpullah, Akshardham and Mayur Vihar. The vehicles were not moving for long, especially at Akshardham and Barahpullah." Mohit Singh, who was also travelling via the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, said he was stuck for around an hour near Mayur Vihar and Akshardham area.

Ashok Singh Verma, a central Delhi resident, said, "Areas such as Rao Tula Ram Marg, Mahipalpur, Dwarka, Vasant Vihar, and Hauz Khas saw heavy congestion." 

(This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Sun Feb 23, 4:38 am
connaught place
16.1°
Precipitation: 0 mm    Humidity: 77%   Wind: NW 6 km/h
See Today's Weather
Powered By:
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

From Secret Conclave To Room Of Tears: Here's How A New Pope Is Chosen
From Secret Conclave To Room Of Tears: Here's How A New Pope Is Chosen
IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: When, Where & How To Watch India vs Pakistan Match Live Streaming & Telecast
IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: When & Where To Watch India vs Pakistan Live On TV, Mobile
'Govt Looking Into It, Facts Will Come Out': Jaishankar Calls USAID Funding Information From US 'Concerning'
'Govt Looking Into It, Facts Will Come Out': Jaishankar Calls USAID Funding Information From US 'Concerning'
IND vs PAK Head-To-Head Records In ODIs, CT History & More Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Clash
IND vs PAK Head-To-Head Records In ODIs, CT History & More Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Clash
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Breaking News: Eight Workers Trapped After SLBC Tunnel Collapses in Nagarkurnool, Telangana | ABP NEWSMahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic JamsIdeas of India 2025: Champions’ Playbook – Sports, Success & Life After the GameIdeas of India Summit 2025: India’s Got Latent – Unmasking Social Media, Privacy & Public Perception

Photo Gallery

Embed widget