India, April 2 -- Traffic congestion has worsened on the 500m stretch between CRPF Camp Chowk and Sheetla Mata Mandir in Gurugram due to heavy vehicular movement and increased footfall during an ongoing religious fair, residents and commuters said on Wednesday.

Residents said slow traffic is disrupting connectivity between Old Gurugram sectors and Sheetla Colony, affecting access to sectors 3, 5, 23A, Rajeev Colony, Gurugram Village and nearby areas. "Daily travel from Sadar Bazaar towards Sheetla Colony and Old Railway Road is taking longer than usual. Jay walking has become a common sight on the stretch," said Soumya, a resident of the old city. Kuldeep Yadav, a resident of Palam Vihar, said increased vehicle volume and poorly kept ped...