Traffic gridlock on airport road in Uttara area became acute this morning due to heavy rain and pressure of the Dhaka-bound vehicles from different adjoining districts.

"Traffic jam was seen in Uttara area but it has already been reduced with our efforts," Jinnat Ali Millah, assistant commission (Traffic Uttara) told The Daily Star this morning.

Meanwhile, a long tailback was seen at Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in the capital.

Hundreds of office goers were seen waiting at different bus stops for hours.