Nanjundapuram Road in Coimbatore metropolis dug for consuming water undertaking but to be restored

A stretch of Nanjundapuram Road in Coimbatore metropolis, dug for the 24/7 consuming water undertaking being carried out by the Suez, has remained in disrepair for over six months.

“The street has not been re-laid for months. Two-wheelers usually lose stability on the uneven street floor, and it creates fixed concern whereas using. It turns into particularly dangerous when youngsters are on the pillion, as even a small slip can result in an accident,” mentioned S. Sophia, a resident of Indira Nagar.

C.R. Rajkanth, president of Coimbatore Consumer Cause and a resident of the world, mentioned, “The street was dug for the 24/7 consuming water works by Suez over six months in the past. The one-km stretch from Trichy Road was patched up solely until the police check-post, whereas a 200-metre part stays with out tar. Vehicles are being broken due to the situation of the street. To attain the principle street from any home or avenue right here, we’re compelled to cross the dug-up portion, which has a pointy three-inch minimize, and that is very harmful.”

A senior official from the Highways Department mentioned street restoration was taken up solely after the completion of Suez’s works just lately. “In between, the stretch needed to be dug once more to repair leaks within the pipeline. We have already poured concrete contained in the dug parts to stabilise the floor. The patchwork will likely be taken up instantly after the Puja holidays and accomplished in full,” the official mentioned.