Hyderabad: A 200-metre nala road connecting Chaknawadi to Darussalam in Goshamahal has become a safety hazard for commuters and residents alike, as it has caved in three times in six months.
On Tuesday night, several vehicles including an auto-rickshaw, a car and a tractor were damaged when a section of the road caved in. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the area has been plagued by foul odour as sewage from the area continues to flow through the drain.
This is the third time the nala has caved in. In Oct last year, a section of the road along the nala collapsed in the early hours of the morning. Fortunately, no one was injured.
However, the collapse of the road in 2022 during peak hours resulted in minor injuries to several vegetable vendors and their customers as several pushcarts, cars and private vehicles sank into the pit.
Restoration requires 9 cr
According to GHMC officials, the 60-year-old nala road has deteriorated so much that a complete demolition is not feasible and sectional repairs are required instead. “Ongoing repair work is complicated by continuous weakening of adjacent sections, leading to further collapses. The complete restoration requires Rs 9 crore, with 60 metres already repaired and full completion expected within six months,” said an official of the GHMC’s engineering wing.
Meanwhile, residents are demanding a comprehensive assessment of the entire nala to identify and rectify its weak spots. “Several complaints have been submitted to the GHMC through memorandums highlighting the deteriorating condition of the road, but no substantial action has been taken. The civic body carries out temporary patch repairs when damage occurs, showing little commitment to permanent solutions. We are afraid to travel on this road because of the recurring incidents of potholes,” said Raman Singh, a local resident.
Biz affected, rue traders
Traders also say their business is being affected by the deterioration of the road. “The place, known for its plywood and timber industries, used to attract customers from the surrounding areas. But in the last three months, business has almost come to a standstill as customers avoid the hazardous stretch of road. In fact, the unfinished repairs to the previously damaged section of the road highlight the inefficient response of the civic body to the situation,” said R Srinivas, a trader.
On Tuesday night, several vehicles including an auto-rickshaw, a car and a tractor were damaged when a section of the road caved in. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the area has been plagued by foul odour as sewage from the area continues to flow through the drain.
This is the third time the nala has caved in. In Oct last year, a section of the road along the nala collapsed in the early hours of the morning. Fortunately, no one was injured.
However, the collapse of the road in 2022 during peak hours resulted in minor injuries to several vegetable vendors and their customers as several pushcarts, cars and private vehicles sank into the pit.
Restoration requires 9 cr
According to GHMC officials, the 60-year-old nala road has deteriorated so much that a complete demolition is not feasible and sectional repairs are required instead. “Ongoing repair work is complicated by continuous weakening of adjacent sections, leading to further collapses. The complete restoration requires Rs 9 crore, with 60 metres already repaired and full completion expected within six months,” said an official of the GHMC’s engineering wing.
Meanwhile, residents are demanding a comprehensive assessment of the entire nala to identify and rectify its weak spots. “Several complaints have been submitted to the GHMC through memorandums highlighting the deteriorating condition of the road, but no substantial action has been taken. The civic body carries out temporary patch repairs when damage occurs, showing little commitment to permanent solutions. We are afraid to travel on this road because of the recurring incidents of potholes,” said Raman Singh, a local resident.
Biz affected, rue traders
Traders also say their business is being affected by the deterioration of the road. “The place, known for its plywood and timber industries, used to attract customers from the surrounding areas. But in the last three months, business has almost come to a standstill as customers avoid the hazardous stretch of road. In fact, the unfinished repairs to the previously damaged section of the road highlight the inefficient response of the civic body to the situation,” said R Srinivas, a trader.
