Ludhiana railway station road cave-in raises safety concerns for thousands

A sudden road cave-in just outside the main entry gate of the Ludhiana railway station has raised serious safety concerns for thousands of daily commuters. The damaged stretch, located directly opposite one of the busiest junctions in the city, has become a hazard zone following the recent spell of heavy rainfall that battered the city.

The cave-in, which appeared today, has exposed deep cracks and a sunken patch that may widen further. The compromised road surface poses a dual threat to both pedestrian safety and vehicular movement.

“This road is a lifeline for Ludhiana,” said Ramesh Kumar, a daily commuter. “It connects the railway station to Civil Lines, old city areas, Jalandhar bypass, and major commercial areas. A cave-in here is not just an inconvenience – it’s a disaster waiting to happen.”

The area sees a footfall of over 50,000 passengers daily, and the damaged road lies directly in their path. Auto-rickshaws, cabs, and private vehicles are forced to swerve dangerously close to the edge, risking further collapse.

“I saw a two-wheeler skid and fall yesterday,” said Harpreet Kaur, who travels this route daily. “It’s shocking that such a critical spot is being ignored. Authorities should get it rectified at the earliest,” she said.

The recent rains have wreaked havoc on Ludhiana’s roads, with waterlogging and erosion weakening several stretches. Experts warn that poor drainage and delayed maintenance are compounding the problem.

“This cave-in needs urgent attention before it turns into a tragedy. We demand a permanent fix to the solution. As Ludhiana continues to grapple with monsoon damage, the cave-in outside its busiest transport hub stands as a stark reminder of the urgent need for infrastructure accountability,” added Pooja Sharma, a social activist.