Ludhiana, Feb. 9 -- Pakhowal Road has become a major traffic bottleneck during the evening hours, with commuters facing long delays and severe congestion, city residents have said. The stretch from Phullanwal Chowk to Dadd village is particularly affected, as heavy traffic volume amid the ongoing wedding season and poor traffic management have made daily commuting a nightmare, they said.

The high number of marriage palaces and banquet halls along Pakhowal Road has led to a surge in vehicles, especially during peak hours. As wedding processions and guest vehicles occupy road space, commuters are left stuck in long traffic jams.

Sukhdev Singh, a daily commuter, said, "It has become impossible to drive on Pakhowal Road in the evening hours...