Traffic Snarl at Lala Lajpat Rai Road near JLN stadium amid Diljit Dosanjh’s concert on Friday evening
Traffic movement remained affected for around 30-45 minutes while mechanics attended to the vehicle and personnel regulated traffic. Delhi Traffic Police reported breakdowns at two locations during the day. Two heavy goods vehicles broke down near Akshardham flyover on Delhi-Meerut Expressway, affecting traffic on the carriageway from Ghazipur towards Ring Road and Sarai Kale Khan. Mechanics were called in, traffic personnel were deployed to regulate movement and a Hydra crane was arranged to remove the vehicles. The NHAI control room was also informed. In a separate incident, a DTC bus broke down on Outer Ring Road opposite SDA Market, affecting traffic on the carriageway from IIT Delhi towards Munirka. Reports of non-functional traffic signals near Dwarka Mor and Lado Sarai further contributed to congestion. Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to follow directions issued by personnel deployed at the affected locations.