Road traffic in Meerut is often heavy, especially during weekday peak hours and festival seasons. The city is a major gateway between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh, so both local and through traffic contribute to congestion.
Common traffic hotspots include:
- Delhi Road – Heavy commuter andtraffic.
- Begum Bridge – One of the busiest intersections in the city.
- Hapur Road – Congestion due to mixed local and highway traffic.
- Sharda Road and Meerut Central area – Construction and dense commercial activity can slow traffic.
Recent traffic-related developments:
- Heavy monsoon rains have recently caused slow-moving traffic on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway and NH-9 due to waterlogging.
- A safety wall collapse on the Meerut–Kotdwar Highway recently raised concerns about road safety in the region.
If you’re planning to travel within Meerut, try to avoid the busiest periods:
- Morning: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Evening: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
These images show typical traffic conditions on major roads in and around Meerut. Actual traffic can vary depending on weather, roadworks, and special even