Traffic Congestion Persists at Delhi-Gurugram Border Amid BS-VI Checks

Traffic congestion has been reported on National Highway-48 (NH-48) as of Tuesday, with delays stretching from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to Gurugram. Authorities have indicated that the situation is likely to persist during peak hours for the next few days, primarily due to increased vehicular activity ahead of the Diwali celebrations.

Officials from the traffic police have clarified that the checks for vehicles not meeting BS-VI emission standards at the Delhi border are not a major factor in the ongoing traffic issues. They noted that the volume of non-compliant vehicles attempting to enter Delhi is minimal, thus having little impact on the overall congestion.

The traffic situation has been particularly severe on the stretch between DLF Cyber City and Udyog Vihar, where vehicles have been moving at a crawl. The congestion has been exacerbated during peak hours, especially near Belvedere Towers in Sector 24. Traffic police expect that the high volume of vehicles will continue as people travel for the upcoming festival.

The Delhi government recently implemented a ban on the entry of non-BS-VI vehicles as part of its winter action plan to combat air pollution. This regulation aims to reduce emissions from vehicles, as BS-VI standards are stricter than previous norms, significantly lowering nitrogen oxide emissions and particulate matter from diesel vehicles.

Looking ahead, traffic officials are preparing for sustained congestion as the Diwali holiday approaches. They advise commuters to plan their travels accordingly and expect that the checks for BS-VI compliance will remain in place, although they are not seen as a primary cause of the current traffic delays.