Gurgaon: Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav held a meeting with officials of Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), Public Works Department (PWD) and Marketing Board and directed them to repair the damaged city roads and de-pothole them within two weeks.
The meeting, held at the mini secretariat on Thursday morning, was called to discuss the deteriorating condition of Gurugram’s roads, which has become a major problem for local residents. The city has witnessed heavy rains for the past 10 days, leading to the formation of numerous potholes and cracks on various roads, severely affecting traffic. Many residents expressed their concerns on social media, pointing out the safety hazards and inconveniences posed by the poor roads.
The key locations identified by MCG staff are Dwarka Expressway, Golf Course Extension Road, Southern Peripheral Road, Basai, Sector 10, Sector 21, 23, 4 and 7, officials said.
Yadav has issued strict instructions to key officials of various departments to ensure that all the roads in the city are pothole-free within the next 15 days. This urgent instruction comes in the wake of public outrage over the deterioration of road conditions due to heavy rains during the ongoing monsoon season.
During the meeting, the DC stressed the urgency of the situation and pointed out that the potholes not only hamper traffic but also pose a serious accident hazard. He stressed the need for immediate and comprehensive action and directed all departments to give priority to the repair work and ensure that the roads are restored to a safe and motorable condition within the stipulated time frame.
Yadav also visited several areas in the district on Thursday to personally see the current condition of the roads. He also visited major arterial roads and residential areas where he viewed the extent of damage and discussed the required repairs with the officials on the ground. “This on-site inspection will underline the administration’s commitment to ensure that the work is not only completed on time but also meets the required quality standards. We will ensure quality control by the outsourced agency,” he said.
During the meeting, GMDA officials informed that they have divided the roads under their jurisdiction into four zones to speed up the patching process. Zone 1 includes sectors 1 to 23, Zone 2 includes sectors 24 to 80, Zone 3 includes sectors 81 to 98 and Zone 4 includes sector 99 and other sectors. PWD officials also reported that they have formed four teams based on divisions to complete patching on all the roads managed by their department by August 31.
The DC made it clear that he would personally inspect the progress of the repair work by the end of the week and he cautioned the officials against any negligence in carrying out the patching work, especially on the city’s major roads. “The first phase of repairs should focus on the major roads to minimise disruption and ensure safety of all commuters,” he said.
The meeting underlined the proactive approach of the district administration in addressing infrastructure issues and ensuring safety and comfort of the residents of Gurugram after the recent rains.
Residents of Gurugram have expressed frustration over the ongoing delays in road repairs and fear that they will face further inconvenience in their daily commute due to the deteriorating condition of the roads.
Chaitali Mandhotra, a member of Ardee City Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA), said, “We welcome the move. But actually, this should all be routine work. There are no potholes in Ardee City, but there are no roads either. Moreover, the roads which are already in operation are not being constructed. The RWA has released all the pictures of the dilapidated condition of the roads as recommended by the MCG. Now we are looking forward to seeing action,” she said.
