Motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, find it difficult to negotiate the damaged stretch of the Nagla road, near an old gas godown, in Singhpura, Zirakpur. TRIBUNE PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR
Zirakpur, August 11
Commuting on the Nagla road in Singhpura here has become a nightmare for area residents.
This monsoon, the road has developed several potholes. Water gets accumulated on the most part of the stretch. As a result, motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, have to brave potholes dotting the road near the old gas godown area.
Though a large number of commuters use the stretch on a daily basis, the authorities concerned have failed to repair it. The road not only gives a bumpy ride to commuters, but also causes wear and tear of their vehicles.
The road, which connects a village and several residential societies, is in a deplorable condition. Water accumulates here, leading to slush at several spots.
VP Arora, president of a housing society, Royale City House Owners’ Welfare Association, on the Nagla road, said recent showers had made the road so slushy that it was difficult for commuters to travel on the stretch. Potholes get filled with rainwater and pedestrians find it impossible to walk here.
A resident, Sandeep Kumar, said: “The civic body should take an initiative to recarpet the stretch. Potholes keep getting bigger and bigger every time it rains.”
Residents said the road was too narrow. Due to potholes on the road, only one four-wheeler from either side could pass at a time. They said potholes and broken stretches made it tough for motorists to drive. Work to repair potholes and broken stretches should be carried out at the earliest, they said.
Ravneet Singh, EO of the Zirakpur Municipal Council, said the estimates for the road had already been prepared. These would be passed in the next House meeting. He said for the time being, he would get the damaged portions repaired.
Road to be repaired soon
Ravneet Singh, EO of the Zirakpur Municipal Council, said the estimates for the road have already been prepared. These will be passed in the next House meet. He said for the time being, he would get the damaged portions repaired.
Showers make it worse
VP Arora, president of a housing society, Royale City House Owners’ Welfare Association, said recent showers had made the road slushy, making it difficult for commuters to travel on the stretch. Potholes get filled with rainwater and pedestrians find it impossible to walk here.
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