The service lane stretch from Pathankot Chowk towards Focal Point, Transport Nagar, and further up to Sarab Multiplex is in poor condition, posing a major challenge for daily commuters.
Large portions of the road have turned dusty, with dust being constantly stirred up by moving vehicles. Commuters say the situation has worsened, increasing travel time and discomfort.
“At several points, the road resembles a desert. Dust rises continuously with vehicle movement, making driving and even breathing difficult. A spell of rain could render the stretch dangerous and inaccessible,” said Nitesh Mehta, a daily commuter.
A visit to the site revealed that smooth movement is nearly impossible at several spots, with dust severely impacting visibility.
NHAI official Sanjay Kumar Mishra said the stretch is currently affected by ongoing drain pipeline work and repairs can begin only after its completion.
“The drain pipeline is being laid there and work on the service lane can begin only after that. We will provide some temporary relief before the onset of the monsoon,” Mishra said.
The ongoing surface water project has left the road in a severely deteriorated condition.
Industrialist Naresh Chawla, who frequently travels to Transport Nagar, expressed frustration over the prolonged inconvenience.
“Every day when I leave for my factory, my family asks whether I have reached safely. We do not know when the work will be completed. The situation is becoming increasingly troublesome for everyone using this road,” he said.
With the monsoon season approaching, commuters and industrialists said they urge the authorities to provide immediate temporary relief and expedite the completion of the project to prevent further disruption and safety hazards.
