Ludhiana: Gurdev Nagar residents voice concern over private telecom ‘roadwork mess’
Local residents allege that despite raising the issue with MC commissioner and the concerned executive engineer, no immediate steps were taken to stop the digging on Friday afternoon
Residents of Gurdev Nagar are facing a major inconvenience after a private company started road excavation work to install underground wires. As a result, the area is left with open trenches making it unsafe for residents and commuters. Despite complaints, municipal corporation (MC) officials have failed to take action, making it a risky ride for commuters.
Local residents allege that despite raising the issue with MC commissioner and the concerned executive engineer, no immediate steps were taken to stop the digging on Friday afternoon. “These trenches are left open without proper barricading, making the roads unsafe. Even the telecom company does not have any permission and I informed the officials in the afternoon, but the work continued unchecked and it got stopped later in the evening when they dug the holes,” he said.
A resident Santok Singh, met with an accident due to these pits. “I was driving back home when my car suddenly fell into the trench. The impact was so strong that my tyre burst. If this can happen to a car, imagine the risk for two-wheelers,” he said.
Commuters have demanded immediate action against the telecom company and proper restoration of the roads.
Sanjay Kanwar, MC superintending engineer said, “I directed the officials to go and get the work stopped and I will put a fine on the private company as they have damaged the road.”
