New Delhi: Rain disrupted traffic across several parts of Delhi Friday, slowing vehicular movement and leading to congestion on key stretches, including ITO, Vikas Marg and Delhi-Meerut Expressway. Vehicle breakdowns and non-functional traffic signals added to commuters’ difficulties.Commuters reported slow-moving traffic around Ashram and near Akshardham flyover.“Due to the rain, vehicle speeds were low, leading to heavier-than-usual congestion around Ashram. As vehicles descended the flyover, two-wheelers were also stopping, adding to the traffic,” said Brajesh, a commuter.Another commuter, Tarun, reported heavy congestion on Delhi-Meerut Expressway near the toll plaza, saying rain had slowed traffic and a vehicle breakdown had further delayed movement.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. Traffic movement remained affected for around 30-45 minutes while mechanics attended to the vehicle and personnel regulated traffic.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.
