On Wednesday, commuters faced significant delays on the Prayagraj-Lucknow highway due to a major traffic jam caused by the breakdown of two UPSRTC buses on the Phaphamau route. The incident left many travelers stranded for several hours, highlighting ongoing issues with public transportation reliability in the region.
Commuters have been facing frequent traffic congestion on the Phaphamau route over the past week due to road repair work and vehicle breakdowns. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news.
A senior traffic police officer told TOI, “Two roadways buses broke down within a short span between Teliyarganj and Shantipuram, triggering a massive traffic snarl on one of the city’s busiest routes. Lane indiscipline by commuters, particularly two-wheeler riders, further aggravated the situation, resulting in long queues of vehicles between Teliyarganj and Shantipuram, according to traffic police officials. “We were stuck in the jam for nearly two hours, and there is no alternative route to bypass this stretch,” said Amit, one of the affected commuters.
Traffic was restored after personnel from the traffic police and local police stations rushed to the spot and cleared the affected stretch. Additional police pickets had been deployed along the stretch, with traffic personnel and home guards posted on both sides of the Phaphamau Ganga bridge. Download the TOI App.