Ranchi-Patna Highway Gridlock Strands Thousands For 15 Hours

Times of India · india

Thousands of passengers were stranded for nearly 15 hours on the Ranchi-Patna highway in Koderma Valley due to multiple heavy vehicle breakdowns. The disruption began Sunday morning and worsened Monday morning after a truck tyre burst on a narrow, damaged stretch with deep potholes. Police worked overnight to clear the highway, deploying cranes and arranging essentials for commuters. Normal traffic resumed Monday morning after the road was cleared, with authorities citing the highway's deteriorated condition as a major cause.