Chennai Traffic Chaos Post-Pongal, 800 Police Deployed
Severe traffic congestion hit Chennai's gateways on Sunday as thousands returned after Pongal holidays. GST Road, highways saw kilometers-long jams, with 800 traffic police managing the influx.
Severe traffic congestion hit Chennai's gateways on Sunday as thousands returned after Pongal holidays. GST Road, highways saw kilometers-long jams, with 800 traffic police managing the influx.
Heavy vehicular traffic persisted on NH-65 near Vijayawada as travelers returned to Hyderabad after holidays. Police implemented comprehensive measures including drone monitoring to ensure smooth flow.
Delhi faces a new traffic challenge: finding space for solutions. At 62 identified hotspots, metro construction and crowded development make fixes unfeasible. Authorities deploy personnel and plan interventions.
Trichy experienced severe traffic congestion as thousands returned home or departed after the Pongal festival. Key junctions like Palpannai faced massive snarls despite police deployment and vehicle restrictions.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar personally intervened to manage traffic congestion in Delhi, directing officials for immediate relief measures.
A travel writer's medical emergency trip from Silchar to Shillong turns into an 11-hour nightmare due to traffic jams, testing her health amid Lupus Nephritis complications.
A car driver escaped unhurt after a traffic signal collapse led to a mishap at Shivaji Nagar Square in Bhopal, causing severe traffic congestion on Wednesday evening.
Residents along Kochi's Mamangalam-Pottakuzhi road face daily gridlocks, missing crucial trains and flights. Traffic diverted from main roads due to Metro work overwhelms the narrow stretch, prompting urgent police intervention pleas.
A 2.5-km stretch in Cuttack from Ranihat to Matrubhaban School has become an unauthorized parking zone, causing severe traffic jams and safety risks for commuters and pedestrians daily.
A traffic volunteer in Shillong demanded Rs 1 lakh from an Assam man for entering a no-entry zone, eventually settling for Rs 15,000 after negotiations and an ATM visit. Authorities have ordered a probe into the incident.
The 1.15km Koyambedu flyover, built to decongest Chennai's busiest transit hub, now causes 20-minute delays during peak hours due to illegal bus stops and poor planning.
Gurgaon traffic police issued over 21,900 challans with fines totaling Rs 1.8 crore between January 5 and 11, 2026. Wrong-side driving topped violations.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation sets up a new auto and e-rickshaw stand near Ratu Road flyover, easing perennial congestion at Naga Baba Khatal stretch. The facility accommodates 500 vehicles.
Lucknow administration launches a strict multi-agency traffic roadmap to ease congestion. Key actions include a ban on pick-ups at crossings and suspension of 18,000 vehicle registrations. Read the full plan.
Traffic on New Rohtak Road in central Delhi will remain slow until Jan 31 due to TPDDL underground cabling work. Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory and alternate routes. Plan your commute.
NHAI targets chronic bottlenecks at Dasna where DME & NH-9 merge. Plan includes widening a key U-turn by 15m, adding lanes, and installing barriers. Read details of the traffic decongestion strategy.
Meghalaya Transport Corporation ceases school bus operations from April 1. Parents urged to switch to STEMS for safe, sustainable student transport in Shillong. Read more.
Ghaziabad traffic police to get relief from extreme weather with 20 new solar-powered smart booths. First phase starts on NH-9. Read about the features and benefits.
Bengaluru's notorious Hebbal flyover is now a smooth ride, cutting travel time from 30 minutes to just 2 minutes during peak hours. See how new loops transformed this choke point and where new bottlenecks have emerged.
Bengaluru traffic police collect a record ₹251.26 crore in fines in 2023-24, the highest in a decade. Read about the surge in violations and enforcement measures.
A viral video from Shillong's New Year celebrations shows a tourist dancing freely as the crowd creates space. This act of respect challenges stereotypes and highlights Meghalaya's community values. Watch the heartwarming moment.
A viral video from Shillong shows locals creating a safe, respectful space for a foreign tourist dancing on New Year's Eve, highlighting community responsibility and contrasting with a Goa harassment incident.
Bengaluru Police Chief B Dayananda announces a new lane addition on Outer Ring Road to tackle peak-hour gridlock. Plan includes tech upgrades for better traffic flow.
Over a lakh commuters face severe daily congestion on Chennai's Pattabiram ROB as only one arm is open after two years. Despite ₹78.35 crore spent, the incomplete bridge causes snarls and accidents. Details inside.
A viral video shows a Bengaluru resident taking 21 minutes to travel just 750 metres, highlighting the city's severe traffic congestion. Read about the causes and public reaction.
Bengaluru's Hebbal area faces severe traffic congestion as people return to work after holidays. Commuters highlight Baptist Hospital junction as a major chokepoint. Read more about the city's traffic woes.
Ludhiana residents demand stricter enforcement and long-term planning to tackle severe traffic congestion. Key issues include illegal parking and encroachments. Read the full report.
Lucknow police initiate disciplinary action against five officials for negligence in removing encroachments, which caused severe New Year traffic jams in old city areas. Read the full story.
Lucknow police launch a phased drive to clear encroachments from 20 key crossings. The action follows January 1 traffic chaos caused by temple visits. Read about the plan and affected areas.
Bhopal faces severe traffic congestion as multiple road, Metro, and drainage projects cripple movement. Commuters in Arera Colony, Old City, and BHEL areas express frustration over endless diversions and delays.