Traffic Gridlock Grips Punjab

Punjab, India's granary and a bustling industrial hub, is increasingly paralyzed by severe traffic gridlock in 2026.

- -baljit singh brar

Cities like Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Chandigarh are witnessing endless jams, with commuters wasting hours daily amid choking pollution and rising frustration.The roots run deep: explosive vehicle growth, unplanned urbanization, and inadequate infrastructure. Punjab's roads bear heavy truck traffic from highways like NH-44 and NH-1, compounded by encroachments in old markets, illegal parking, and poor lane discipline. Dense winter fog frequently triggers pileups and delays, while protests and construction exacerbate chaos. Ludhiana, the industria