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Traffic Gridlock on Patel Road Halts Delhi on Raksha Bandhan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 05:53 PM
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On Raksha Bandhan, vehicles crawled along Patel Road in Delhi, causing significant delays and frustration among commuters.
Delhi’s Patel Road turned into a bottleneck on the festive day of Raksha Bandhan as vehicles moved at a crawl, creating a noticeable slowdown in the city’s traffic flow.
Commuters reported long waiting times and expressed irritation over the congestion, which disrupted the usual rhythm of travel across the capital.
Traffic officials acknowledged the situation and advised motorists to consider alternate routes to ease the pressure on Patel Road, while urging patience from the public during the holiday rush.
Commuters reported long waiting times and expressed irritation over the congestion, which disrupted the usual rhythm of travel across the capital.
Traffic officials acknowledged the situation and advised motorists to consider alternate routes to ease the pressure on Patel Road, while urging patience from the public during the holiday rush.