Jalandhar: The poor condition of Chuggiti Road near Guru Nanak Pura Park has become a nightmare for commuters and residents. The road, which serves as a vital connecting road for those going to Amritsar, was dug up about a month and a half ago during the pre-poll bustle when the Municipal Corporation (MC) was scrambling to repair the city’s bad roads. However, the repair work has stopped since the elections ended, leaving the road in a dangerous state. The road was in a bad condition even before it was dug up. Commuters travelling from Jalandhar to Amritsar and Hoshiarpur have to take the dangerous route to avoid taking an additional 2 km detour via the PAP flyover to take a shorter route. The dug up road has now become a headache as heavy traffic passes through the area daily. Residents and commuters say their frustration has reached a peak. “It was not possible to drive on the road even before the digging,” said a commuter. “We thought the repairs would solve the problem of years of neglect, but nothing has changed. There is no sign of work resuming, and the road is virtually closed to commuters.” Criticism over the quality of work is widespread. “It is not just Chuggity Road,” said a commuter, adding that most roads suffer from shoddy patchwork and lack of proper maintenance. Repairs are temporary at best, and the condition deteriorates within a few weeks. Kamal Sharma, a resident of Chuggity, says the situation extends to near the Guru Nanak Pura park. “The road from the railway crossing is full of potholes, slowing down traffic and endangering lives. Despite paying taxes, we are forced to endure such roads. Safe and well-maintained roads should be the MC’s priority,” Sharma said. Another resident expressed anger at political leaders who promised better infrastructure, and urged them to address the situation urgently. “The repair work that has been left undone is a reminder of the promises made during the election period, promises that have now been forgotten,” he said.
Jalandhar: Dug up Chugiti road becomes a nightmare for commuters
