Pathetic condition of Hadi Basavanna Nagar, just 500 metres from Haveri bus terminal
Haveri : Haveri city is expanding rapidly, but residents of Hadi Basavanna Nagar, barely 500 metres from the Haveri bus terminal, still lack a direct road link to Hanagal Road. Because private land is involved, “The problem has been pending for years only. Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
Until then, the existing mud road should be improved and made safe for public use,” resident Nagaraj Kulkarni said. Kulkarni said the issue has triggered anger as the locality falls within city limits and has hundreds of houses. Municipal commissioner H Kantaraju said providing basic infrastructure, including roads, was the local body’s responsibility.
A private plot beside the Hadi Basavanna shrine, near the fire station, has blocked the planned connection, forcing hundreds of families to take lengthy detours for school, work and daily needs. A concrete road was built from Valmiki Bhavan to the fire station during the tenure of former MLA Nehru Olekar, reportedly following repeated public demand. However, the road stops short of connecting the locality to Hanagal Road. Residents say the investment has failed to serve its intended purpose as the city municipal council has neither resolved the private land issue nor developed an alternative connecting stretch. Currently, residents heading to Hadi Basavanna Nagar must travel via the national highway service road or take the Kerimattihalli Road route. What should have been a short journey has turned into a daily hassle, particularly for students, office-goers, senior citizens and those requiring quick access to essential services. The only available shortcut runs beside the Hadi Basavanna shrine, but it remains an uneven, muddy stretch. During the monsoon, the pathway turns slushy and waterlogged, making it difficult for two-wheelers and virtually unusable for other vehicles. Locals say vehicles frequently get stuck, while riders attempting to negotiate the narrow passage have fallen and suffered injuries. Temporary huts erected by nomadic families in the area have further restricted movement along the stretch. The municipality must either legally settle the land issue and open the intended road or immediately identify another feasible alignment. Schoolchildren lose time every day taking longer routes, while workers and shopkeepers complain that poor connectivity disrupts daily routines and creates difficulties during emergencies. “Even if a road exists, if it cannot be used for travel, I will visit the spot and inspect the situation. I will resolve the problem as soon as possible,” he assured. Download the TOI App.