Indore (Newstrack Desk): The deplorable condition of the road near the newly constructed Tulsi Nagar bridge has sparked alarm among residents. Barely six months after the Indore Development Authority (IDA) completed the bridge, massive potholes on the adjacent main road have not only disrupted daily commutes but also raised serious concerns about potential accidents. With the monsoon season looming, the substandard construction quality has left commuters fearing for their safety.
The Tulsi Nagar bridge, connecting the bustling Bombay Hospital-Nipania main road in eastern Indore, was recently constructed by the IDA. To link the bridge to the main concrete road, the agency opted for a cost-cutting measure—filling the area with soil and gravel, topped with a thin layer of asphalt, instead of proper concreting, as recommended by experts. The result? Even before the monsoon has fully set in, large potholes have emerged at this critical junction.
This stretch of road witnesses heavy traffic daily, serving as a vital link between Nipania, the bypass, and the main city. The potholes have made commuting hazardous, with vehicle drivers facing constant challenges and an escalating risk of accidents. Residents have accused the construction agency of cutting corners by avoiding concreting on both sides of the bridge, which has directly contributed to the current crisis.
Residents have warned that the upcoming rainy season could worsen the situation, turning these potholes into deadly traps for thousands of vehicles and pedestrians. They have urgently called for action from the IDA, the municipal corporation, and the construction agency. “If repairs are not carried out immediately, traveling on this road during the monsoon will become life-threatening,” the commuters feared.