After repeated complaints from residents and commuters, repair work has finally commenced at the Lodhi Club underpass, leading to a temporary closure of the stretch for two to three days.
The development follows a directive from the Punjab State Human Rights Commission, which took suo motu cognisance of the deteriorating infrastructure and persistent waterlogging at the site.
The underpass, notorious for turning into a water trap even after short spells of rain, has long posed risk and inconvenience. Broken railings, failed drainage, and stagnant water have rendered it impassable for hours at a time.
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