Amidst the ongoing truck driver strike in Ahmedabad, protesters strategically placed roadblocks on highways passing through various districts, including Kheda, Valsad, Gir Somnath, Bharuch, and Mehsana. The demonstration involved parking vehicles to obstruct the normal flow of traffic.
Significant disruptions were reported on key routes, such as the Mehsana-Ambaji highway in Mehsana and the Ahmedabad-Indore highway in Kheda. Protesters went to the extent of placing burning tires on these crucial arteries, temporarily halting the movement of vehicles. This aggressive tactic aimed to draw attention to the issues fueling the strike and express the protesters’ dissatisfaction.
Social media platforms were flooded with a video depicting a lengthy line of parked trucks on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara highway near Kanera village in Kheda. Those sharing the video warned commuters about a substantial 10-kilometer traffic jam resulting from the protests, urging them to avoid the route if possible.
The widespread circulation of such videos on social media not only highlighted the magnitude of the disruption caused by the truck driver strike but also served as a call to action for individuals to reconsider their travel plans and seek alternative routes. The evolving situation on these highways reflects the intensity of the protests and the challenges faced by both authorities and the general public in navigating these affected areas during the ongoing strike.
