Massive Traffic Jam Hits Noida, DND Flyway Due to VIP Movement | WATCH

Noida: A massive traffic jam hit the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway around 3 pm on Friday, leaving thousands of vehicles stranded. Long queues of cars stretched for kilometers, indicating the congestion had been building up for hours. 

The traffic jam, caused by a VIP movement in the area, left cars and trucks packed tightly like cards, frustrating thousands of commuters.

People took to social media to express their frustration and seek information on the cause of the standstill. Visuals shared by ANI and commuters revealed kilometres-long queues, with vehicles moving at a snail’s pace on the DND flyway.

Noida police commented on one of the posts and said it was due to some VIP movement and the officials are now managing the traffic.
They assured the public that efforts were underway to manage the situation.

Traffic Advisory Issued by Police

Earlier, in an advisory, the Traffic Police Gautam Buddha Nagar Traffic Directory said the public of the expected traffic restrictions between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM on September 6, 2024, due to the visit of a distinguished person. 
"During travel/commuting by the route, all vehicular movement will be restricted/diverted for a short time around:
Gautam Buddha University to Chuhadpur
IFS Villa
Expomart roundabout
NASA roundabout to Sharda University Greater Noida
Pari Chowk on Noida-Greater Noida Expressway
Zero Point (Cut from Agra to Noida-Greater Noida Expressway)
Hindon Cut, Sector-152, 132, 128, 126, 125 Cut
Charkha roundabout
Mahamaya flyover
Ganda Nala Tiraha
Dalit Prerna Sthal U-turn, loop descending from GIP towards Dalit Prerna Sthal
The road coming from Rajnigandha towards DND toll etc. for security reasons."
The police said that during diversion, emergency vehicles will be sent to their destination safely. "Use alternate routes to avoid inconvenience. For traffic-related information, please contact Traffic Police Helpline No. 9971009001, WhatsApp no. You can contact 7065100100 and Twitter handle @noidatraffic," it added.