Delhi traffic congestion: 8 am to 8 pm - NCR comes to a standstill

A look at  Google maps on Tuesday said it all. A majority of routes criss-crossing the Capital appeared in dark red, a warning sign of heavy traffic congestion.

According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), traffic congestion on Delhi roads has worsened over the years. The study said that traffic 'rush hour' extended from 8 am to 8 pm on arterial roads of Delhi, with average speeds not exceeding 30 kmph 92% of the time.

Currently, congestion on Delhi roads is growing at 7 per cent annually. About 537 cars and 1,158 two-wheelers are added