According
to the sources, approximately 407 crores have been spent on the construction of
roads in Jalandhar, but the reality of the roads contradicts the amount
spent.
TrueScoop
conducted a ground report on the condition of roads in Jalandhar and the
problems that common people have to go through due to this.
Astha
Singh, resident of Urban Estate said, “I face a lot of problems due to the poor
condition of roads. It takes more than an hour for me to reach my office
although it is not that far.”
Aman
Singh, a resident of Model Town said that people are facing problems because of
the potholes. He has seen many accidents happening in front of his eyes.
People
have requested the concerned authorities to solve this problem but in vain. No concern
has been shown by the corporation to get the road constructed and solve the
problem of the people.
Jalandhar
instead of becoming a smart city has turned into a city full of potholes. The
roads in the city have created a huge menace for the residents. As the
condition of roads is deteriorating day by day it has given rise to problems
like traffic, accidents, delay in reaching the destinations, etc.
When
we discussed the issue with the Mayor, he said that no construction of the road
that comes under his area is pending. He also mentioned that if any road in his
area is not repaired or constructed till now, it is because of the rainy
season.
Why
should the people wait for monsoons to end? Can’t the authorities find a
solution to solve the problem they are going through on the daily basis?
No one can deny the fact that the
roads of Jalandhar City are always in miserable condition, monsoon is just an
excuse.