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Pulwama roads riddled with potholes, damaging vehicles and risking accidents
Pulwama roads riddled with potholes, damaging vehicles and risking accidents
Pulwama's main roads are dangerously potholed, causing daily commuting chaos, vehicle damage and rising accident risks. Residents report that passenger cars are getting damaged by the craters, while drivers also complain of…
Pulwama's main roads are dangerously potholed, causing daily commuting chaos, vehicle damage and rising accident risks. Residents report that passenger cars are getting damaged by the craters, while drivers also complain of body aches from the constant rough ride through the trenches.
The deteriorating state of the roads has become a major safety hazard, with locals fearing a serious accident soon. Commuters have urged authorities to begin immediate repairs, though no official announcement on road maintenance has been made yet.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Potholed roads in Kashmir have long been a monsoon ritual, but the problem is structural too. The Public Works Department maintains state highways and major district roads, while municipalities handle inner-city stretches. Budgetary constraints, delays in winter-damage assessments, and the short repair season between snowmelt and rains mean backlogs compound yearly. For Pulwama, a district with dense civilian traffic and security vehicle movement, accident risks are multiplied. The real issue is whether the PWD or the local municipality will take repair ownership, and whether emergency tenders can bypass the standard procurement cycle before October, when winter construction stops.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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