Monsoon rains that triggered floods and widespread waterlogging across Punjab have left Mohali’s road network severely damaged, with the district administration estimating a record Rs 120 crore in road infrastructure loss. Officials said certain stretches suffered even higher damage where old sewerage lines collapsed or drainage systems failed, further weakening the roads.
Several major stretches have been badly affected. Airport Road, connecting Mohali to Chandigarh and the international airport and further to Zirakpur, has developed deep potholes and weakened shoulders at many spots. The Kharar–Landran Road and adjoining link roads have craters and waterlogged sections, making them accident-prone, while Zirakpur’s VIP Road and industrial corridors in Phases 5, 7, and 8 have become treacherous for commuters due to pooled water, damaged pavements, and failed drainage.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal said the administration has launched an intensive repair drive. “Traffic being one of the major issues, the administration is working round-the-clock to improve road infrastructure, with major repairs underway at Airport Road, Kharar, Zirakpur and other critical stretches,” she said. Emergency patchwork has already being done to make roads motorable while permanent reconstruction, planned in phases is underway.
Authorities have also initiated multiple repair and construction projects to address both immediate and long-term damage. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been directed to expedite work on the Kharar–Landran corridor, a key commuter and commercial route, while a Rs 2.09 crore project has been launched for the Nijjar Chowk–Chhaju Majra road, which suffered severe collapse due to underlying sewerage and stormwater issues. Additionally, GMADA has sanctioned Rs 17 crore for constructing two new bridges near Sector 68 and NIPER-Kumbran to ease congestion and improve drainage during heavy rainfall.
The Punjab government has approved funds to repair 150 km of rural link roads in Kharar constituency, to be completed in two phases at nearly Rs 40 crore. Officials said interim patchwork has been carried out on the worst-hit stretches, while structural strengthening, resurfacing, and drainage improvements are planned over the coming weeks.
Commuters described the situation as frustrating and hazardous. “The Kharar–Landran road is full of potholes. Two-wheelers skid, cars get stuck, and travel takes twice the normal time,” said Brij Mohan, a daily commuter. Residents in industrial areas noted that repeated temporary repairs failed to prevent water accumulation and recurring damage, affecting transport and local businesses.
Authorities have urged commuters to follow traffic advisories, avoid waterlogged stretches, and report potholes via civic helplines to enable repair crews to respond quickly. "With restoration work in full swing, the administration hopes to restore safe and reliable road connectivity across Mohali in the coming weeks and prevent similar damage in future monsoon seasons", said officials.