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Bengaluru traffic advisory amid metro construction, multiple road widening

Traffic in Bengaluru is expected to be slow at Outer Ring Road Salem Railway Bridge due to ongoing metro work

Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony tomorrow; traffic police issues advisory

Delhi traffic police issue advisory to manage rush as several VVIPs/VIPs will attend the oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Ground tomorrow, February 20

Weekend rush at Maha Kumbh again, traffic increases at MP-UP border

According to officials, around 1,000 vehicles were moving towards Prayagraj in every hour at Chakghat border and nearly 800 returning from there in the same period

300-km traffic jam in Maha Kumbh: What is the administration doing?

A staggering 300-km-long traffic jam has left lakhs of pilgrims stranded on their way to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. With major highways choked and devotees stuck for days.

300 km-long traffic jam chokes roads to Maha Kumbh; Oppn flays UP govt

As the devotees sought to attend the world's largest religious gathering, many found themselves stuck in their cars hundreds of kilometres away from the sacred site

One year on, Atal Setu registers average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles

India's longest sea bridge Atal Setu (formerly Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or MTHL), inaugurated a year ago, recorded an average traffic of fewer than 23,000 vehicles per day, lower than the initiation projections of handling more than 56,000 vehicles daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nearly 22-km-long bridge, which connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Navi Mumbai, on January 12, 2024, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project in the state. In a release on Monday, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said Atal Setu was "emerging as a symbol of modern infrastructure, safety, and efficiency". The bridge that crosses over the Thane creek facilitated the movement of 83,06,009 vehicles over the past year, significantly contributing to smoother and faster transit between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, said the state-run agency. As per a MMRDA report, on an average 57,525 vehicles were projected to use the bridge daily by 2021 (the structure ..

Kolkata overtakes Bengaluru as India's most congested city in 2024: Report

According to the traffic index released by TomTom, drivers in Kolkata needed an average of 34 minutes and 33 seconds to cover a distance of 10 km

Delhi Police announces traffic arrangements for New Year eve celebrations

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory about the arrangements and restrictions that will be in place on the eve of New Year celebration across the national capital, especially Connaught Place, an official said. A senior officer said traffic personnel will be deployed in adequate strength at various areas of the city. The main focus will be at the markets, near malls, and the areas where people come for the celebrations like Connaught Place, Hauz Khas etc. Delhi traffic Police has made special traffic arrangements for the areas in the vicinity of Connaught Place area as huge crowd is expected to visit the area to celebrate the eve of New Year, another officer said. Restrictions shall be imposed from 8 pm onwards on Tuesday in the area of Connaught Place till the end of New Year celebrations. It will be applicable to all private and public transport vehicles, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dhal Singh said. The DCP said strict action shall be taken against drunken driving

Traffic advisory issued ahead of funeral of former PM Manmohan Singh

The traffic advisory outlines restrictions and diversions on major routes in New Delhi, urging the public to avoid certain roads and use public transport to help ease congestion

Govt set to introduce new rules for traffic radar equipment verification

The government is set to implement new regulations requiring mandatory verification and stamping of traffic radar equipment, aimed at improving road safety and enforcement accuracy across the country. The Legal Metrology Division of the Consumer Affairs Ministry has finalised the draft rules following extensive consultations with stakeholders, including the Indian Institute of Legal Metrology, Regional Reference Laboratories, manufacturers, and vehicle certification organizations. "The suggestions received during various consultations are examined carefully and the rules will be notified shortly," the ministry said in a statement. The new rules, which fall under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, will apply for "microwave Doppler radar equipment" widely utilised for measuring vehicle speeds on roads. The new framework requires all speed measurement devices to undergo verification and receive official stamps before deployment. This process aims to guarantee precise readings

Stuck in traffic? Gurugram to Delhi now takes longer than flying to Mumbai

Why Gurugram's commute is a constant struggle: The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, once a model of seamless connectivity, now battles constant congestion, bottlenecks, and sluggish traffic

Traffic snarls in Delhi as people throng to mkts for shopping on Dhanteras

Traffic in the national capital came to a standstill on Thursday as throngs of shoppers flooded the markets to celebrate Dhanteras, creating significant delays and inconvenience to commuters. Commuters took to X saying the traffic was heavy at several places including Badarpur flyover, CV Raman Marg, Punjabi Bagh, Badarpur Mehrauli Road, Taimur Nagar-Maharani Bagh Road, Ashram and Yamuna Vihar. Sunil Yadav, a legal advisory in a private firm, said, "The traffic was heavy from Barahpullah flyover towards Sarai Kale Khan. The vehicles were crawling on the road on that particular stretch." Another commuter Vivek Singh said the traffic was massive between Madhuban Chowk to Rohini East Metro station. The Delhi Police has said they have made elaborated arrangements for smooth flow of traffic. A senior traffic police officer said they have intensified checking on the road. "We have deployed personnel on bikes to check the encroachment on busy roads which could lead to traffic congestion

New Ganga bridge in Varanasi: A 150-year solution for traffic woes

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a massive Rs 2,642 crore project for the rail-cum-road bridge's construction which will be completed in four years

Portion of 2 roads in central, west Delhi cave in, traffic affected

Portions of two roads caved in at Janakpuri and at Karol Bagh affecting traffic in the areas, Delhi Police said on Saturday. The police shared updates about the traffic situation in a series of posts on X. "Due to road cave-in on Joginder Singh Marg near District Centre, Janakpuri, movement of traffic is restricted in the carriageway from District Centre, Janakpuri, towards Lal Sain Mandir Marg. Commuters going towards Lal Sain Mandir Marg are advised to take Major Deepak Tyagi Marg at Dhauli Piao intersection, Janakpuri," it said. In another post, police said that the traffic was affected on Arya Samaj Road in Karol Bagh Market on the carriageway from roundabout Bagga Link towards Saraswati Chowk due to road sinking near Bikaner Chowk. The Delhi Police has covered it with barricades to avoid any kind of accident. A PWD official said that the portion at Arya Samaj Road has caved in probably due to water leakage. The concerned authority has been informed and it will repaired ...

Heavy rains hit parts of Kerala causing waterlogging, traffic snarls

Heavy rains lashed several districts of Kerala on Friday morning, leading to waterlogging of roads and traffic snarls in various parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and gusty winds close to 50 kilometers per hour (kmph) at one or two places in Kottayam and Ernakulam districts of the state. Additionally, it also predicted moderate rainfall and gusty winds of around 40 kmph in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad districts. On Thursday, it had issued an orange alert in the districts of Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod for August 30. It had also issued a yellow alert in the remaining districts of the state except for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuzha. An orange alert means very heavy rain (6 cm to 20 cm). A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm.

Traffic scene in B'luru getting more distressing every day: Tejasvi Surya

He also called on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also Bengaluru Incharge Minister to convene an urgent meeting with elected representatives

Heavy rains impact food delivery and quick commerce in north India

Poor road conditions and waterlogged streets amid heavy rainfall have led to an increase in undelivered orders

Commuting in Bengaluru: Walking 6 km will take you less time than driving

Google Maps showed that it would take 44 minutes to drive between Brigade Metropolis and KR Puram Railway Station, and only 42 minutes to cover the same distance on foot

High security, traffic arrangements in place for Puri's Bahuda Yatra today

In preparation for the Bahuda Yatra in Puri, which marks the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple on Monday, authorities have made elaborate arrangements and security measures are in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the procession.Odisha ADG (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar said that security forces are on high alert and the entire city is under comprehensive CCTV surveillance."All the arrangements have been made. Entrance for normal devotees has been stopped. As per the rituals, things will start at 8 in the morning. Force deployment begin at 6 a.m. Our main concern is traffic. This year, we have implemented one of the finest traffic arrangements, and everyone is appreciating it. The security arrangements have also been upgraded, and we aim to ensure that no problems occur when devotees pull the deities. The forces are in high morale, and everything is well-placed," Kumar said while speaking to ANI on Sunday.He further said that puja will be conducted, and afterward, ...

Gurugram waterlogged after heavy rains; residents face traffic woes

Heavy rains in Gurugram early Friday morning led to severe inundation, particularly in residential areas, and traffic jams across the city. Significant waterlogging was reported in Dwarka Expressway, Sector 9, Sector 21, Sector 23, Greenwood City, Ardee City, Palam Vihar, Bhim Nagar, and MG Road, making it difficult for residents to step out of their homes. The Delhi-Gurugram Expressway was also affected after rains lashed the city on Thursday night and Friday morning. According to the rainfall data till 7.30 am on Friday, Sohna received 82 mm of rainfall, followed by 55 mm at Wazirabad, 30 mm at Gurugram, while Pataudi received the lowest rainfall at 3 mm. Local residents highlighted the crisis on social media. Teams from Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), and traffic police struggled to manage the situation. A traffic cop noted that the stretch from Khandsa to Kherki Daula toll was one of the worst affected areas. Virend