GURGAON, July 29, 2024 — A huge traffic jam on the Gurgaon Delhi Expressway left many drivers stuck for hours on Monday morning. A broken-down truck near Signature Tower caused a 9-kilometer-long line of cars, seriously disrupting traffic and messing up people’s daily plans.
Gurgaon Delhi Expressway Traffic Jam
The jam started around 8 a.m. when a big truck going from Manesar to Delhi broke down near Signature Tower, right in the middle of the expressway. This sudden stop caused other cars to pile up behind it. The usual Monday morning rush made things even worse, turning the expressway into a nightmare for drivers.
Quick Action to Fix the Problem
When they heard about the jam, Gurgaon Traffic Police quickly sent help. They used a crane to move the broken truck to the side of the road. Even though they acted fast, it took about two hours to get traffic moving normally again. This shows how bad the problem was on the expressway.
Traffic Problems Spread to Other Roads
The jam affected more than just the expressway. Traffic also got bad on the Subhash Chowk underpass on Sohna Road, with cars backed up for another kilometer. This made the morning drive even harder for people coming from Badshahpur to Gurgaon Rajiv Chowk.
Drivers Share Their Frustration
Many stuck drivers shared their anger on social media. Rajesh Kumar tweeted, “Stuck in traffic for over an hour on Gurgaon Delhi Expressway. Missed an important meeting. This needs better management.”
Another driver, Priya Singh, said, “Mondays are usually busy, but today was the worst. It took me twice as long to get to work. The authorities need to be better prepared for these problems.”
Traffic Issues on This Road
Traffic jams on the Gurgaon Delhi Expressway aren’t new, but this one shows how easily the road can be disrupted. This expressway is very important for thousands of daily commuters, and any problem can affect traffic in the whole area.
Efforts to Reduce Traffic Problems
Gurgaon Traffic Police have been trying different ways to reduce traffic jams. They’ve put more officers on the road during busy times and are working better with emergency services. But this big jam shows that more needs to be done, like checking trucks more often and having better plans for when problems happen.
Future Improvements
To stop big jams like this in the future, authorities could make stricter rules for truck maintenance and use better systems to watch traffic in real-time. They could also create more routes and improve public transport to reduce the number of cars on the expressway.
Monday’s massive jam on the Gurgaon Delhi Expressway reminds us of the problems drivers face and the need for better traffic management. While authorities work on long-term solutions, they need to make sure they can respond quickly to problems and make the road more reliable for unexpected issues like this recent jam.
For the latest traffic and road news, check the Gurgaon Traffic Police’s official website.
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