Massive 4-Day Traffic Jam on Delhi-Kolkata Highway: Vehicles Move Only 5km in 24 Hours

Oct 08, 2025 03:40 am CST

A severe traffic jam has paralyzed the Delhi-Kolkata national highway 19 for four days following heavy rainfall in Bihar's Rohtas district. Hundreds of vehicles remain stranded with drivers reporting movement of only 5-7 kilometers in 24-30 hours. Despite toll payments, neither the National Highway Authority of India nor local administration have taken action to resolve the crisis affecting emergency services and commercial transportation.