Hyderabad: In the shadow of the high-rise, high-tech buildings and amidst the constant blaring of traffic in the IT corridor lies the Survey of India Colony in Madhapur. The colony primarily comprises paying guest (PG) and co-living apartments, housing over 100 employees working in various roles mostly in the IT sector.These residents, who have grown used to driving on smooth, wide roads in the IT corridor leading to their workplaces, have long suffered due to a poorly maintained road within their own colony.In fact, the stretch in question can scarcely be called a road — it is more of a muddy, uneven track riddled with potholes, rendering it unfit for both driving and walking.Prasad Raju, who works at an IT start-up and resides in one of the PGs, said, “Authorities have been promising to repair the road for several months now, but the situation remains unchanged. This road is one of the key routes leading to the main road and is frequently used by commuters. Due to all the slush and dirt, two-wheelers have skidded and sustained damage in the past. I’ve started taking a longer route to the office, which, even though time-consuming, is better than having to navigate this treacherous stretch.“Rainy season a nightmare There are short sections where the road has been cemented and laid evenly. Residents claim these were constructed by individual PG owners using their own funds to ensure the safety of their tenants.“The problem worsens during the rainy season, when the road becomes waterlogged and it becomes extremely difficult to walk or travel on,” said Yashwant Nadilla, an employee at LTIMindtree.Sai Krishna, the caretaker at Vaarahi PG, remarked that the condition of the colony’s road is indicative of a wider issue across the city. “If you look at the main roads, they’re generally in good condition. But if you head to the outskirts or into interior colonies, the roads are often in a terrible state,” he said.Meanwhile, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials said work to lay a cement road in the colony will commence soon. “We have already sanctioned the project, once we finish laying a pipeline for the stormwater drains, we will start laying the road,” said Indira Bai, the GHMC engineer from the Serilingampally zone, Chandanagar circle.
