Karan Aujla Concert Causes Major Traffic Chaos in Mohali, Commuters Face Long Delays
Mohali: A live concert by Punjabi singer Karan Aujla in Mohali led to significant traffic congestion across several key roads in the city, leaving commuters stranded for long periods. According to Hindustan Times, the event at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Phase 9 drew thousands of fans, resulting in heavy vehicle movement around the venue.
Traffic jams were reported on multiple stretches, including Airport Road, Phase 5, Phase 8, and surrounding areas, where vehicles moved slowly due to the large number of attendees travelling to the concert. Several commuters said that journeys that usually take only a few minutes turned into much longer trips because of the heavy traffic.
One commuter travelling towards Kharar told Hindustan Times that he remained stuck near Phase 8 for nearly half an hour as traffic barely moved and many drivers appeared unaware of the traffic diversions put in place for the event. Another motorist heading towards Chandigarh said it took almost an hour to cross the stretch because of the large number of vehicles heading toward the concert venue.
Before the concert, the district administration had already issued a traffic advisory and restricted vehicle movement on several routes leading to Phase 10, Sector 65 and the road connecting the Mohali railway station. Officials stated that only emergency and authorised vehicles would be allowed on these routes and advised commuters to avoid the area during the event.
To manage the situation, police set up 32 checkpoints across Mohali to regulate traffic and guide vehicles around the stadium area. Special routes were also reserved for VIP movement from the Chandigarh side and near CP67 Mall, further limiting access for regular traffic.
Congestion worsened after the concert ended around 10 pm, when thousands of spectators began leaving the venue simultaneously. Long queues of vehicles were reported on Airport Road and nearby sectors, as traffic crawled through the area despite police efforts to regulate movement.