Heavy traffic observed in Delhi, especially in Anand Vihar and Ghazipur areas during the festive season

As the Diwali festival approached, markets in Delhi became lively, leading to increased strain on the roads. On Thursday, a prolonged traffic jam was recorded in the Anand Vihar area of East Delhi. Long queues of vehicles formed near the Anand Vihar bus and railway stations, causing significant inconvenience to residents. On the route from Ghazipur to Anand Vihar and Simapuri, cars moved very slowly.

The Delhi Traffic Department issued a warning, advising drivers to avoid certain streets and use alternative routes. According to the traffic police, increased pressure on traffic is expected on the stretch between Silampur and Jafराबाद on Road No. 66, as well as between Classic Park and Silampur on GT Road. Local markets held on Road No. 66 on Thursday and the large number of pedestrians may slow down movement on these routes.

The Delhi Traffic Department reported that traffic police personnel have been deployed on-site to control movement and ensure smooth traffic flow. The traffic police urged drivers to refrain from traveling on these two routes and to use alternate paths. In case of an emergency, one can contact the Delhi Traffic Department hotline at 1095.

Even on Wednesday, severe traffic jams were observed in various parts of Delhi. Crowds of people who came to the markets for holiday shopping, along with chaotic street parking and restrictions introduced under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), heavily impacted the transport system. Long vehicle queues were seen in many parts of North, Central, and South Delhi, including Sadar Bazar and Karol Bagh. In many places, cars moved very slowly, forcing people to battle traffic for hours.

The influx of visitors to major Delhi markets to purchase goods for Diwali intensified the load on already congested streets. Passengers complained about the insufficient number of traffic police officers at key intersections and the lack of measures against illegal parking.

Complaints were received in Sadar Bazar regarding a severe jam on the street leading to Kutub Road intersection. According to local residents, motorcycles and other vehicles were illegally parked on the sidewalks, leaving no space even for pedestrians. Passengers also expressed dissatisfaction with the absence of cranes to move illegally parked vehicles, despite such problems existing.

A similar situation was noted on Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh. Residents complained that vehicles were parked everywhere on the street, and despite this issue occurring daily, no action was being taken.

Complaints about traffic jams were received in several areas of North and Central Delhi. In Indralok, passengers reported that cars were stopped at the traffic light for about half an hour. On Tri Murti Marg and Kushak Road, drivers faced a 20-minute jam. There were also reports of severe congestion on the road leading from 11 Murti to Dhaula Kuan. Traffic movement was severely disrupted on the route from Talkatora Road to Shankar Road. Long queues formed near a blind school due to the Diwali fair, and residents demanded improvements to the transport system from the traffic police.

In the Kalkaji area, Modi Mill locality, drivers stated that over 200 cars were stuck in traffic for more than half an hour. In the opinion of residents, especially during peak hours, traffic jams here have become a daily problem. Complaints about traffic violations and disregard for traffic rules were also received from Dwarka and East of Kailash. Severe congestion was also observed near Indraprastha Chowk in Keshav Puram and outside the Keshav Puram metro station. Passengers claimed that movement was difficult due to cars parked on the roads and improper parking.

Slow movement was also observed on the Azadpur flyover. In South Delhi, complaints were received about traffic jams near the Vasant Kunj police station, where the cause was cited as a large number of parked cars in front of the station and a nearby traffic light. In Josole, residents stated that illegal parking occurs in many sections of the road. According to residents, the traffic police referred to permission from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) regarding parking arrangements.

The GRAP restrictions, implemented to control air pollution in Delhi, also affected the transport situation. Entry bans for vehicles not meeting BS-VI standards at the Ghazipur border contributed to increased congestion.