India, Oct. 14 -- Ongoing construction near the Modi Mill flyover in the national capital had already disrupted traffic on the Outer Ring Road but the Navratri crowds at temples around Kalkaji have now compounded the congestion, mainly between the Nehru Place and Modi Mill flyovers.

Illegal roadside parking near the Kalkaji temple and its adjacent flyover, along with passengers being picked up and dropped off at non-designated spots on the carriageway towards Sukhdev Vihar Metro station and Mathura Road, have become a common sight.

Commuters complained of minimal presence of traffic personnel on the affected stretch to manage the frequent snarls, especially during peak hours. Traffic police officers, however, blamed the congestion on th...