5‑km Traffic Jam on Ahmedabad’s SG Highway Strands Diwali Shoppers

A 5‑kilometre traffic jam on Ahmedabad’s SG Highway has left thousands of Diwali shoppers stranded, with vehicles stalled for hours. The congestion, reported by Bhaskar English, stretched along the busy arterial road, disrupting the flow of commuters heading to markets for the festival. Local residents and motorists were forced to wait for the jam to clear, causing significant delays in their holiday shopping plans. Authorities were alerted to the situation, but the exact cause of the blockage remains unclear. The incident highlights the challenges of managing traffic during peak festival periods in the city.