Damaged roads, flooding in key sectors draw flak
Over the last two weeks, residents of the city have been complaining about the deplorable conditions of several roads inundated under waist deep water after heavy showers lashed the city. Areas struggling with waterlogging, damaged roads and poor waste management include the Sector 46 Market, Sector 36, Sector 55-56, Malibu Town and the Golf Course Road, all of which are some of the affluent localities in the city.
“The state of the Sector 46 market is deplorable as waterlogging is a recurring issue every monsoon. We are forced to commute over damaged roads. I have personally written to the officials many times but I have never received any response from them. Not a single official has made an effort to come and check the spot either,” said Sunil Sukhija, president of the Residents We l f a r e Association (RWA) of Greenwood City.
In Sector 45, four critical stretches of the road are in bad shape. The roads at the sector’s entrance from the ISKCON Temple, near St. Angel’s School, at the Sector 40 traffic signal, and near the Ramada Hotel are covered with potholes and have an uneven surface, making commuting difficult.
“These potholes are filled with dirty water. The local authorities have taken the responsibility to pump out the water and clean the road. It is their responsibility to ensure a smooth commute for residents,” said Sana Jain, a resident of Sector 45.
Roads in Sector 43, located along the Golf Course Road, are deteriorating day by day. “The roads outside our home are in horrible condition.Being a responsible citizen, I have taken up this issue on social media many times and have also flagged it to the local authorities but never received any response,” said Brig SKS Rana (75), a resident of Sector 43.
Moreover, the city’s crumbling infrastructure has also left commuters in the lurch who have to deal with flooded roads and traffic jams.
MCG officials last week had assured that repair work will begin this week. But, no progress has been reported yet.
MCG Commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar, responding to the allegations of residents said, “We have inspected many affected areas in the city. I have visited areas like Vatika Chowk, Sector 45, and some other spots on Friday. Our team frequently visits these areas. We are constantly working on the ground and will soon cover left out spots as well. The corporation will also come up with a concrete plan to tackle these issues.”