Residents of Mohali are facing severe inconvenience as a newly constructed road in the city's Phase 8 area has started wearing off just days after its completion. The poor construction quality has exposed the substandard work carried out by contractors, raising serious questions about infrastructure development in the region.
Road Condition Sparks Public Anger
The affected stretch, located in Industrial Area Phase 8, was recently constructed by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). Local shopkeepers and residents expressed their frustration, noting that the road surface began deteriorating almost immediately after construction.
Shopkeeper Balwinder Singh, who operates a business along the damaged road, revealed that the construction work was completed only about 15-20 days ago. "We are shocked to see the road condition deteriorating so quickly," he stated, highlighting the waste of public funds and the inconvenience caused to daily commuters.
GMADA's Response and Accountability Issues
Despite multiple complaints from affected residents and business owners, GMADA officials have yet to take concrete action. The authority had engaged a contractor for the road construction project, but the rapid deterioration suggests either poor quality materials or substandard construction techniques were used.
Local residents have pointed out that this is not an isolated incident. Several other roads in the vicinity, including those in Phase 7 and Phase 9, have shown similar patterns of quick deterioration after recent construction or repair work.
Broader Implications for Urban Infrastructure
The situation raises serious concerns about the monitoring and quality control mechanisms employed by development authorities in Punjab. The repeated failure of newly constructed infrastructure indicates systemic issues that need immediate addressing.
The rapid deterioration of this road not only causes inconvenience to residents but also represents a significant waste of public money. Taxpayers are questioning why contractors responsible for such poor quality work aren't being held accountable.
Local community members are now demanding a thorough investigation into the construction practices and materials used. They are calling for GMADA to take immediate corrective measures and ensure proper quality control in all future infrastructure projects.
As the monsoon season approaches, residents fear the road condition will worsen further, potentially becoming hazardous for vehicles and pedestrians alike. The situation underscores the urgent need for better governance and accountability in public infrastructure development.
