VIP Roads Of Civil Lines Fall Prey To Poor Restoration Nagpur: Nearly two years after the civic administration intensified efforts to penalize contractors for subpar road restoration following pipeline works, the issue has resurfaced in the city’s Civil Lines locality. This area, known for its high-profile status as a VVIP zone housing government colonies and frequent traffic of senior officials, has seen roads left in disrepair after projects under the Amrut scheme. Potholes, uneven surfaces, and loose gravel have turned key stretches into accident-prone zones, particularly as the monsoon season approaches. The affected roads include areas such as Ahimsa Square to Japanese Garden Square, Ravi Nagar Government Colony, WCL Square to Mother Dairy, and Rifle Road. Corporator Abhijit Jha highlighted that contractors had merely dumped gravel and abandoned sites without proper resurfacing, leaving roads hazardous for commuters. The situation has drawn attention due to repeated warnings from former municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, who in June 2024 had ordered penalties against agencies failing to restore roads to standard. His directives followed complaints and an accident involving a two-wheeler rider skidding on a poorly restored stretch. Residents and citizens have also blamed the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department for its role in the oversight. Despite a history of complaints, penalties, and directives from the municipal administration, the PHE department has allegedly failed to ensure compliance with civic norms. During pre-monsoon showers, water has accumulated in dug-up patches, increasing the risk of skidding, especially for two-wheeler riders. Senior citizens, women, and pedestrians face heightened dangers as navigating damaged roads becomes increasingly difficult.#monsoon_season #civil_lines #abhijit_jha #amrut_scheme #public_health_engineering
