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 government has released funding for three new Metro corridors under Phase-IV, totaling 47.2 km with an investment of Rs 14,630 crore. The corridors aim to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
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.
Delhi's PWD launches a Rs 325-crore project to expand flyovers at Modi Mill and Savitri Cinema intersections on Outer Ring Road, aiming to ease congestion and improve safety in south Delhi.
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.
Delhi government receives 60 proposals from MLAs for constructing foot over bridges to ease traffic congestion, following a call for suggestions from PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma.
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.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a ₹64.04 crore project to repair Nangloi-Najafgarh road and upgrade drains, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and waterlogging.
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.
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.
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.
Delhi's PWD plans to hand over the 20-km Munak Canal elevated corridor project to NHAI. The Rs 4,700 crore project aims to decongest Outer Delhi. Read more.
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.
The Supreme Court criticized the CAQM for failing to identify pollution causes and long-term solutions for Delhi-NCR. The court has given the commission two weeks to convene experts and submit a report.
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.
Supreme Court criticizes CAQM for seeking 2-month adjournment on Delhi toll plaza pollution issue. Bench directs immediate expert meeting and long-term solutions. Read the full story.
Delhi's special Lok Adalat on January 10, 2026, offers a chance to settle pending traffic fines at reduced rates. Know the process, court venues, and how to download your challan before the limit is reached.
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.