Kamal Ghorui
NOIDA: Protests by industrial workers demanding a wage hike intensified on Monday, leading to major traffic disruptions across several parts of the city. The situation was particularly severe at Chilla border, Sector 62, where workers blocked the road during morning peak hours, causing long traffic snarls on the first working day of the week.According to officials, the protest initially began in Sector 62 but quickly spread to multiple industrial and high-traffic zones, significantly affecting vehicular movement. Key locations impacted by the demonstrations included the Hosiery Complex and areas around Motherson factory in Phase-2, near Sector 60 Metro Station, Sector 62 Gol Chakkar, factories in Sector 63, Sector 15 and Phase 1 area.The blockage of roads at these crucial junctions led to heavy congestion, with commuters stuck for long durations. Office-goers, school vehicles and public transport were among the worst affected as traffic movement slowed to a crawl across connecting routes.Police and local administration rushed to the affected spots after receiving information about the protests. Officials said efforts were ongoing to pacify the protesting workers and restore normalcy. “We are in talks with the workers and trying to resolve the situation at the earliest,” a senior police officer said.Meanwhile, traffic police implemented diversions at several points to ease congestion. Commuters were advised to avoid the affected routes and use alternate roads wherever possible. Despite these measures, the sudden escalation of protests across multiple roads made traffic management challenging.“Is there no value for public time?” — Shiv Shambhu Jha slams authorities as he remains stuck in traffic for over an hour near Sector 62. Claims no traffic police visible on the ground.Parisha flags massive congestion on Dadri Main Road, says vehicles stuck for over an hour with no traffic personnel to manage flow. Situation worsens amid ongoing labour protests.Frustration grows among commuters amid Noida traffic chaos. Shiv Shambhu Jha questions lack of planning, while Parisha highlights jams on Dadri Road. Police urge use of alternate routes.Authorities confirmed that the demonstrations are part of a larger agitation by workers over salary-related demands, which appears to be gaining momentum. Officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further escalation and ensure public convenience.The administration has appealed to both the workers and the general public to maintain peace and cooperate, assuring that efforts are being made to address the concerns while minimising disruption to daily life.
