Commuting a challenge on this road in Zirakpur

Prabhat Katiyar

Tribune News Service

Zirakpur, July 5

Tall claims of the Zirakpur Municipal Council of providing motorable roads seem to have fallen flat as potholes and accumulated rainwater on an approach road in Singhpura here have become a nightmare for commuters and residents.

The approach road from the Singhpura light point connects several villages and housing societies.

The condition of the Nagla road has turned from bad to worse after the rain that lashed the city last night. The road has turned into a virtual pool. It has now become a risky affair for commuters to cross this stretch. Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, drive with caution to avoid skidding due to the slush on the stretch. Potholes on the road also pose a threat to motorists after the rainwater accumulates here.

Alleging apathy on part of officials concerned, residents said: “Whenever it rains, the situation worsens as water accumulates on the road. A large number of motorists commute on this road daily. It becomes difficult to cross this stretch due to slush after every rain.”

Sandeep Kumar, a local resident and a commuter, said: “Driving on this stretch has become a Herculean task for us. Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, are scared of using the road. It gets risky to drive on the muddy road after it rains.”

SK Jain, an office-bearer of a society on this road, said: “The authorities should at least repair the broken patches so that rainwater doesn’t accumulate here. The maintenance of the road should be carried out on a priority”.

Officials of the Zirakpur Municipal Council could not be contacted.