Commuters in Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are witnessing massive trails of traffic congestion in the run-up to Diwali,, several travelers have highlighted that journeys are taking double the time they usually do. Notably, the combination of shopping, pre-wedding travel, and ongoing construction work has worsened the situation across major routes in Delhi-NCR. The issues have left commuters stranded for hours.
Apart from the roads, the famous markets in Delhi-such as Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh, and Connaught Place-have also witnessed heavy crowds, causing traffic jams in the surrounding areas.
#WATCH | Traffic congestion at IIT flyover amid the Diwali rush in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/1A21DyerLQ
— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2025
Commuters Express Resentment
Stranded commuters expressed resentment after facing long delays due to traffic jams. Key stretches in Gurugram, including MG Road, Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension, and Cyber City, are heavily congested, and several commuters reported long waits at toll booths and flyovers.
#WATCH | Slow-moving traffic in South Extension ahead of the Diwali festival on 21 October. pic.twitter.com/ssp7Le7yAx
— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2025
Similarly, Noida also witnessed massive traffic jams around the Sector 18 market, the DND Flyway, and the Greater Noida Expressway. Many commuters were seen leaving for work early or relying on alternative routes.
#WATCH | Delhi | Slow-moving traffic witnessed at Pragati Maidan amid the Diwali rush in the National Capital. pic.twitter.com/cwvUMg1pAV
— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2025
#WATCH | Delhi | Traffic congestion on Tolstoy Road at Sansad Marg ahead of the Diwali festival on 21 October. pic.twitter.com/l1FNKCA36b
— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2025
List of Routes to Avoid
- Ring Road and Outer Ring Road stretches
- Netaji Subhash Marg
- Inner and Outer Circles of Connaught Place
- Mehrauli–Badarpur Road
- Mathura Road
- Ashram to IIT Delhi corridor
- Tughlak Road and Safdarjung Road
- Key areas around Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Kamla Nagar, and Rajouri Garden
- Approaches to Select Citywalk Mall and other major shopping malls
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