- By Sanjay Gulati
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jagran Correspondent, Gurugram: A vehicle broke down on the Dwarka Expressway flyover at Kherki Daula, causing a traffic jam on the Delhi-Jaipur highway for about 45 minutes on Wednesday. Within minutes, long queues of vehicles formed on the highway and the traffic came to a halt.
Drivers and passengers were left stranded in the sweltering heat amid the massive traffic jam. Vehicles crawled along at a snail's pace, causing significant delays and discomfort. Locals alleged that whenever such situations arise, neither personnel from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) nor traffic police officers are seen at the site for hours, leaving commuters to cope with the chaos on their own.
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On Tuesday, a massive traffic disruption was reported in Southeast Delhi after emergency repair work began on a damaged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) pipeline near Ashram Chowk. Despite a detailed advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police on Monday, reports pointed to weak traffic management and inadequate police deployment at several critical junctions, worsening the situation for commuters.
Long traffic jams stretching for over an hour were seen across several key corridors of the city. Many commuters expressed frustration on social media, highlighting severe delays and congestion. However, responses from traffic authorities were limited, and relief measures appeared insufficient to address the growing bottlenecks.
Due to emergency repair work on a damaged 1200 mm diameter Delhi Jal Board pipeline near Ashram Chowk, the Ring Road stretch between Maharani Bagh and Ashram has been closed for approximately 3-4 days.
Commuters travelling towards Ashram Chowk, Faridabad, Noida, and nearby areas have been advised to use designated alternate routes, avoid the affected stretch, and plan their journeys with extra travel time.