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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Rush hour traffic crawls, cops open DME for cars
Ghaziabad: In light of heavy traffic congestion at the border on NH-9 and DME following showers on Wednesday morning, traffic police removed restrictions on light vehicles on the DME. The expressway had previously been closed from Sunday night to ensure safe passage for kanwar pilgrims. ACP (traffic) Ziauddin Ahmad said that the number of pilgrims using the stretch had reduced significantly with Shivratri celebrations in full swing, therefore, there was no longer a necessity to close the expressway, and restrictions were eased to solve the heavy congestion. It took more than two hours for traffic police to control the situation. Kunal Verma, a commuter stuck in snarls on Wednesday, told TOI that it took him more than two hours to cross the Ghazipur area. Some police personnel were managing the traffic movement, he said. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Anshul Kumar, another commuter, mentioned that there was waterlogging at the underpass of DME and in the Ghazipur area. "One of the commuters' cars also broke down at the Ghazipur side, and this made more difficulties for people. Around noon, I reached the office in Delhi, and I left my house in Crossings Republik at 9.15am," he said. Vehicles were diverted to the Kaushambi side to travel to Delhi via Bhopura. More than 25 traffic police personnel were present at the spot along with local police to execute the diversion plan and manage traffic. On easing restrictions further, the ACP said, "The restrictions on heavy vehicles are still in place, and we will review the situation this evening. There are possibilities that heavy vehicles will also be allowed by tonight." Previously, entry points to the expressway at Khoda, ABES College, Crossings Republik, Dasna, and Bhojpur were closed for public use. Delhi-bound traffic was diverted to NH-9, which runs parallel to the DME. Traffic police had imposed a ban on all types of vehicles on DME from Sunday night but partially reopened it on Monday for one hour, between 11am and noon, to ease traffic movement. Similarly, on Tuesday, between 10am and noon, the restrictions were temporarily relaxed as numerous office-goers and commuters reached DME entry points requesting access due to work and business obligations.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Time of India
Ghaziabad cops open DME for morning rush, close Delhi lanes by noon again
Noida: In a day marked by traffic flip-flops, the Delhi-Meerut Expressway's (DME) carriageway to the capital witnessed an unusual pattern of closures on Tuesday, as cops juggled between managing the kanwar pilgrim rush and addressing commuter woes during peak hours. Traffic police initially shut the carriageway early on Tuesday morning, blocking entry points at Khoda, ABES College, Crossings Republik, Dasna, and Bhojpur. However, facing pressure from office-goers during rush hour, the cops temporarily reopened the expressway between 10am and noon, only to close it again as pilgrim numbers swelled. The closure forced Delhi-bound traffic onto NH-9 — running parallel to DME — resulting in significant congestion. The situation affected regular commuters to Delhi who depend on the expressway for their travel. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "With Shivratri falling on Wednesday, we've seen a significant increase in the number of kanwar pilgrims. While we initially restricted light vehicle movement from Tuesday morning, we had to temporarily relax the curbs when numerous office-goers pleaded access citing work commitments," said Ziauddin Ahmad, ACP (traffic) in Ghaziabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo The restrictions, reimposed from noon, are expected to continue through Wednesday, with authorities monitoring pilgrim numbers for possible relaxation. While light showers provided some relief by keeping traffic volumes low, congestion persisted at DME exit points in Noida and Ghaziabad, where pilgrims merging onto city roads created bottlenecks. At Model Town crossing, groups of pilgrims, many dancing to DJ music, added to the traffic slowdown as they entered Noida. Among the pilgrims was Arjun Singh from New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, who made the journey to Haridwar on motorcycle. "The journey is long, but the spirit of devotion keeps us going. The chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' echo throughout, making the journey easy," he said. Kanwar pilgrims typically use three major routes in Ghaziabad — a 25km stretch along Pipeline Road from Loni Border to Niwari, a 42.5km route from Kadrabad to UP Gate via GT Road, and the DME, which remains popular among 'Dak Kanwariyas' — pilgrims using vehicles from western Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar and back. On Monday too, all expressway entry points were closed around 11.30am but were opened after an hour due to limited pilgrim presence and mounting traffic snarls.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Not many kanwariyas, cops reopen DME within an hour
Ghaziabad: Traffic cops in the city reopened the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) on Monday, barely an hour after shutting down its entry and exit points. The closure, initially planned to facilitate kanwar pilgrims, particularly 'Dak Kanwariyas ', was lifted after authorities observed minimal pilgrim movement and emerging traffic bottlenecks. It was around 11.30am that the traffic cops blocked all entry and exit points of DME — Khoda, ABES College, Crossings Republik, Dasna, and Bhojpur, deploying two constables at each location. However, the expressway was reopened by 12.30pm after an assessment of the situation. "We observed very few kanwariyas on their vehicles in the DME section, while minor traffic congestion began developing at some entry and exit points. After analysing the situation, we decided to reopen the expressway," said Ziauddin Ahmad, ACP (traffic). You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The temporary closure was part of the authorities' preparations for 'Dak Kanwar', where pilgrims run barefoot in relay teams supported by vehicles. "We wanted to ensure a safe passage for 'Dak Kanwariyas', who primarily use the DME while returning from Haridwar. Our priority was to prevent any law and order situation," Ahmad said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo The ACP, however, didn't rule out future closures. "We will continue monitoring the presence of pilgrims on the DME. The entry and exit points might be closed again by tonight or Tuesday, with only essential services like ambulances being permitted on the Ghaziabad stretch," he added. The closure, which followed several changes in plans and missed deadlines of July 17 and 19, comes amid expectations of increased pilgrim movement ahead of Shivratri on July 23. Currently, light vehicles from Meerut are being diverted to Ghaziabad via the Hapur route and NH-9, while heavy vehicles, restricted since July 11, are being redirected from Ghazipur to NH-9 up to Dasna and then to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway towards Meerut. The annual kanwar yatra sees pilgrims utilising three main routes through Ghaziabad to reach Haridwar for collecting Ganga water. While traditional pilgrims mainly use the Pipeline Road from Loni Border to Niwari, 'Dak Kanwariyas' prefer the DME. A significant number also travel via NH-34 through GT Road, with these routes collectively covering 150km within Ghaziabad.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
Car rams van with a flat tyre on DME, 2 men and pet dog die in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: A car crashed into a van whose driver had pulled over on Delhi-Meerut Expressway to change a flat tyre on Tuesday afternoon, claiming three lives, including one of a pet dog in one of the vehicles. Three others are battling critical injuries at a private Noida hospital. The accident occurred near ABES College around 1.30pm, when a Maruti Eeco (DL14CD-8860) — a commercial vehicle carrying seven passengers from Amroha to Anand Vihar — had a flat tyre. While most passengers sought alternative transportation, the driver remained behind to change the tyre with one person still inside the van. He was working underneath the stationary vehicle on one side of the speedway when tragedy struck. A Celerio (HR51 BZ-2159) — driven by a Faridabad-based businessman Shiv Kumar (62) — was returning from a wedding in Meerut with his wife Sunita (54) and daughter Babita (28) when it crashed into the parked Eeco. The impact caused both vehicles to go up in flames, creating a deadly trap for those inside. The Eeco driver, caught underneath his vehicle during the tyre change, and the passenger sitting inside succumbed to their injuries. Till late on Tuesday evening, police were still trying to establish the identities of the two. Priyashri Pal, ACP (Wave City), said that passersby managed to rescue the Kumar family from the burning Celerio car, but their pet dog remained trapped inside. "The Eeco driver died on the spot from severe burn injuries. The passenger was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival," the ACP said. Chief fire officer (CFO) Rahul Pal said his department received an alert about the burning vehicles around 1.30pm. "A team of fire fighters was dispatched to the spot immediately. The flames were brought under control in 30 minutes, but not before consuming all personal belongings, documents, and other contents in both the vehicles," he added. While some sources suggested that wads of notes worth Rs 1 lakh were destroyed in the fire, ACP Pal denied the claim. The accident caused significant traffic disruption on the Delhi-bound carriageway of the DME for around 45 minutes. Traffic police personnel halted vehicles until the flames were fully contained. The Eeco's ownership was traced to Vijay Pal — a resident of Patparganj in Delhi — though it was not immediately clear if he was the driver at the time of the incident. Doctors attending to the Kumar family said they were still critical. No formal police complaint had been lodged in the matter till late on Tuesday evening. "We are actively working to identify the deceased," ACP Pal said.
