The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has commenced repairs on several internal roads and lanes in Pratap Nagar, addressing long-standing concerns about their deteriorating condition. This action follows a recent report by the Times of India (TOI) that highlighted the struggles of residents facing potholes and uneven surfaces. The repairs aim to restore safe and accessible roadways for the community, providing much-needed relief to the affected residents.
Sources say the repair work had been delayed due to the continuous rainfall, which made bitumen laying difficult. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
Residents said the condition of several internal roads had deteriorated considerably, with the bitumen surface wearing off and potholes making commuting difficult. Residents welcomed the intervention but said the civic body should look beyond temporary repairs and consider the complete resurfacing of the broken roads. Some of these roads have deteriorated so badly that repairing only the damaged portions is no longer a solution,” said local resident Ankush Chowdhary. Another resident said the problem had persisted for a very long time. Entire stretches need resurfacing,” resident Kirti Thakre said.
The work was taken up following intervention by local corporator Nidhi Telgote, who is also the chairperson of the NMC’s Road Committee. The NMC’s patchwork operations had also been affected as the road department was not functioning at full capacity. With the recent dry spell providing suitable conditions for road work, the civic machinery has now resumed patching and bitumen-laying work in the area. “The patchwork will certainly make travelling easier, and we are happy that the roads are being finally repaired. “Whenever the roads develop potholes, patchwork is carried out. After a few days, the same problem returns. Download the TOI App.