The festive season has once again turned into a nightmare for motorists on the Western Express Highway (WEH) as oversized political hoardings and banners put up for Dussehra have created hazardous conditions, leading to a series of minor mishaps and near-misses.

Over the past few days, commuters travelling along the WEH have complained of giant cut-outs, flex banners, and cloth hoardings tied across poles and dividers, obstructing visibility. Some of these banners, loosely fastened with ropes and wires, have reportedly dangled dangerously low, brushing against moving vehicles. In multiple instances, bikers have been struck on the head and face.