The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was fully closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon, disrupting rush-hour traffic while police responded to an ongoing incident. Authorities urged drivers to use alternate routes and noted the situation was not believed to be criminal. Public transit services were also rerouted due to the disruption.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Delhi’s first barrier less tolling system at the Mundka Bakkarwala plaza on UER- II, designed to cut bottlenecks and speed up highway movement. Delhi becomes the second city in India to deploy this technology after Gujarat’s Choryasi toll plaza was rolled out earlier this month.
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A protest by villagers blocked the Navale Bridge in Pune, halting traffic on the Pune-Bengaluru highway for hours and leaving vehicle queues stretching about two kilometres. The action followed outrage over the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 4-year-old. Pune Rural Police arrested the accused and an FIR was filed by the victim’s mother under multiple IPC and POCSO sections.
UK shoppers will find Tesco, Asda and Aldi running slightly reduced bank holiday Monday hours, with stores adjusting openings across the day. But the bigger headache is travel: millions of drivers are expected to hit the roads for what forecasts call the busiest early May bank holiday in a decade, even as fuel costs remain high. Train stations may also face closures for engineering works.
A speeding car rammed into a stationary lorry on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road on Friday, police said. Six people were killed on the spot, while one passenger suffered injuries and was taken to hospital. Authorities are investigating the crash details and whether speed or other factors contributed to the collision.
The long-awaited Missing Link on the Mumbai Pune Expressway will open to traffic on May 1, 2026. This 13.3 km bypass is expected to cut Mumbai Pune travel time by 20 to 30 minutes, reduce congestion on the ghat sections, and make weekend drives to Karjat, Lonavala, and Neral significantly easier for regular commuters and families.
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Karachi’s Railway Colony was brought to a standstill after prolonged power outages lasting up to 16 hours. Commuters and residents flooded the streets, alleging mismanagement as traffic snarls engulfed major roads. Office workers, students, and patients reported being trapped in gridlock for hours, turning a daily routine into a prolonged ordeal.
A drunken man allegedly caused a major disturbance at a Bharat Petroleum station in Noida Sector 150, disrupting fuel operations and triggering a traffic jam. Authorities are examining charges including non-payment, public nuisance, and obstruction. The vehicle also carried an “Air Force” sticker, prompting officials to verify its authenticity as part of the investigation.
Delhi Development Authority plans five multi-level parking facilities in Karkardooma, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-I, Dilshad Garden, Dwarka and Saini Enclave. The projects are designed to reduce street parking and ease traffic while adding commercial spaces within the developments. DDA expects all five facilities to be completed within three years, aiming to improve urban mobility and parking management.
A street confrontation in Mumbai’s Worli over traffic chaos has escalated into a legal dispute. On April 21, a woman confronted Maharashtra BJP minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP rally. Police later booked her after an advocate’s daughter lodged a complaint alleging abuse and disruption, turning the public clash into a case that could intensify political tensions.
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