Delhi Roads Choked Ahead of Diwali, Commuters Stuck for Hours

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:41pm on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global

Delhi and nearby cities are facing massive traffic jams ahead of Diwali. Key roads like Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, Mathura Road, Aurobindo Marg, Barapullah Elevated Road, DND Flyway, and Delhi-Meerut Expressway are heavily congested. Commuters report being stuck for hours with little movement. Delhi Police have canceled leaves for all traffic staff to manage the situation. Social media is filled with posts and memes showing frustration over the jams. Residents say the traffic is worse than usual, calling it “chaotic” and “poorly planned.” Authorities are urging people to plan their travel carefully during the festival rush. (PC: HT)

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