New Design Concept Halts Dharampeth Cement Road Work, Leaves Two-Wheeler Riders in Lurch A road concretisation project in Dharampeth, Nagpur, aimed at improving traffic flow between Laxmi Bhavan Square and Gokulpeth Market has instead created hazardous conditions for two-wheeler riders. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has suspended work on the project due to a pending administrative decision regarding a new “healthy footpath” design. While major sections of the road have been upgraded, unfinished stretches near Laxmi Bhavan Square and the Gokulpeth fruit market remain filled with loose gravel and rocky debris, leading to uneven surfaces and accident risks. Local shopkeepers and residents have expressed frustration over the delays and the unsafe conditions. Kamlesh, a shopkeeper at Laxmi Bhavan Square, reported multiple incidents of two-wheeler riders losing balance and falling. “Recently, a youngster fell from his scooter here,” he said. He added that the uneven patches, which are not immediately visible to drivers, force riders to brake suddenly, resulting in skidding or loss of control. A fruit vendor near the Gokulpeth market echoed these concerns, noting that the unfinished footpaths and open drains have left the area in disarray for months. “They’ve left the footpath work incomplete with construction debris scattered everywhere,” he said. “Many now place their carts on the road because the footpaths are inaccessible.” The situation has also disrupted daily activities for local businesses. Fruit vendors, in particular, face challenges as their heavy carts cannot navigate the uneven terrain, forcing them to take longer routes. A roadside vendor highlighted that stray animals frequently fall into open drainage pits, exacerbating the hazards.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #nmc #dharampeth #laxmi_bhavan_square #gokulpeth_market
