Noida Protest Turns Violent, Chilla Border Shut, Traffic Crawls on DND Flyway

New Delhi/Noida: The situation suddenly worsened in Noida on Monday morning when factory workers took to the streets demanding increase in wages. Within no time, many main roads were closed and traffic got completely entangled. Long queues of vehicles formed from Sector-62 to DND. Many people remained stuck at one place for hours.

Did the jam increase suddenly or spread gradually?

It started from one area, but the impact spread quickly. The protest that started from Phase-2 reached the main roads and then the surrounding routes also got stuck in the jam.

Did the people coming from Delhi face more difficulties?

Entry into Noida from Akshardham side was almost stopped. The situation worsened after the closure of Chilla border. Many people leaving from Delhi got stuck midway.

Has the pressure on DND increased?

As soon as the shouting stopped, the load of vehicles on DND increased. At some places, vehicles were seen crawling and the jam continued for several kilometers.

Which areas saw the greatest impact?

• Dadri Main Road / Dadri Road
• Noida–Greater Noida Elevated Road
• Broader Noida Phase 2 industrial area
• Sector 62, Noida
• Sector 16
• Sector 18
• Noida More
• Sector 80
• Sector 84
• Fortis Hospital Noida Sec 62
• Noida Sector 63
• Noida Sector 64
• Noida Sector 65
• Noida Sector 66
• Noida Sector 15
• Noida Sector 16
• NH24
• Delhi Meerut Expressway near Sector 62, Indirapuram, towards Noida and Delhi.
• Barricades at Delhi-Noida Entrance. Traffic is being rerouted towards Delhi.
• Noida Sector 49

Was the protest peaceful?

Protest was not peaceful at everywhere. The atmosphere deteriorated in some places. There were reports of stone pelting and some vehicles were also damaged. This increased the difficulties of the police.

Did the police appear on the spot?

The police did arrive, but the jam had spread so much that it could not be controlled immediately. Traffic was diverted at many places, but the effect was visible slowly.

Have people started changing paths?

As soon as the news of the jam spread, people started adopting alternative routes. People were also seen giving updates to each other on social media.

Will its effect last throughout the day?

In such circumstances, it takes time for traffic to become normal. The morning jam can stretch till afternoon, and the effect can last till evening also.