India, Feb. 13 -- Bengaluru witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday as ongoing metro construction on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) led to long delays for commuters. The ORR, which houses several tech companies, became a bottleneck, with many travelers stuck for hours during both morning and evening peak hours. Some commuters reported spending over three hours navigating the gridlocked roads.

A viral video circulating online captured a massive line of vehicles stuck in traffic late at night, highlighting the ordeal faced by employees returning from work. The primary congestion points were Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, and HSR Layout, where the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) was carrying out grid installation work....