Protests by factory workers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, demanding better wages and improved working conditions have resulted in severe traffic disruptions across the city. Key roads, including the Film City–Mayamaya stretch, experienced delays of over an hour, with some commuters reporting it took more than an hour to cover the less than four-kilometre distance. Traffic officials deployed personnel and implemented diversions to manage the situation, but congestion persisted in areas such as Sector 62 and along the DND Flyway. Frustrated commuters took to social media to voice their concerns, with many seeking immediate relief and alternative routes. The protest escalated into violence, with reports of vandalism, damaged vehicles, and stone-pelting incidents during confrontations with police. Some social media users speculated that the traffic congestion was exacerbated by preparations for Ambedkar Jayanti, although this has not been officially confirmed.