Highway Chaos: Truck Blocks Chandigarh-Zirakpur Highway, Triggers Massive Jam
A massive traffic snarl brought the Chandigarh-Zirakpur highway near Hotel Ramada to a standstill on Friday, August 1, 2025. The evening rush hour was severely disrupted when a truck attempted a reckless maneuver, becoming wedged across the highway’s central divider.
The incident completely blocked traffic flow in both directions, leading to significant delays for commuters. Traffic police personnel were deployed to manage the situation and clear the obstruction.
Eyewitnesses reported extensive delays, with vehicles backed up for kilometers. The incident highlighted the inherent dangers posed by the low-lying divider.
This is not an isolated incident; the low height of the divider encourages risky driving behaviour, frequently resulting in accidents and traffic congestion in this area. Authorities must seriously consider raising the divider height or implementing other safety measures to prevent future occurrences. The ongoing traffic woes underscore the urgent need for better infrastructure and stricter enforcement to ensure smoother traffic flow on this crucial highway.
