Water pipeline work damages newly built roads in Hubballi

Time of India

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Hubballi: Poorly coordinated infrastructure development has raised concerns among residents along the Gokul Road stretch. The L&T company's ongoing roadworks for the installation of water pipelines have created significant disruption on the newly built cement concrete roads.
The road development project from NWKRTC depot to Keshavkunj and Indipump Circle was completed by spending crores under the Central Road Fund (CRF). Local residents expressed their frustration over the lack of integrated planning by the authorities. The digging work, reaching depths of three-and-a-half feet along one side of the road, could potentially compromise the structural integrity of the recently built concrete surface.
Engineering experts suggest that such deep trenching adjacent to concrete roads might affect their longevity and stability.
The timing of these utility works drew criticism from the public, as the roads were constructed under the CRF just four years ago. Community members argue that proper coordination between various departments could have prevented this situation. They suggest that pipeline installation should have been planned and executed before the road construction.
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The current scenario led to traffic congestion and safety concerns for both pedestrians and vehicles. Municipal authorities face mounting pressure to explain their decision-making process and provide assurance about the road's structural safety after the completion of utility works.
Umesh Dushi, a social activist, said the situation highlights the need for better coordination between different civic agencies and comprehensive infrastructure planning.
The incident serves as a reminder for authorities to adopt more integrated approaches in future urban development projects.
Based on the information, L&T sought permission from the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) to dig up recently constructed Smart City Mission roads for water pipeline installation. Since HDMC has taken charge of all Smart City Mission initiatives, they are responsible for granting the necessary permissions.
Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginkai expressed disappointment over the digging up of newly developed roads for installing pipelines. He assured that both L&T officials and municipal authorities will be instructed to promptly restore the roads after completing the pipeline work. He noted that for the previous two years, road construction was undertaken only after installing all utility infrastructure.