14-07-2025
Potholes, lack of lights, poor drainage affect vital city road
Bhubaneswar: Residents and commuters are grappling with potholes, inadequate street lighting, poor drainage and irregular sanitation on the road connecting Mancheswar railway station to Rasulgarh Square, with the recent rainfall aggravating the situation.
With monsoon, the potholes have transformed into craters filled with rainwater, creating confusion and danger for commuters. "The road was repaired just before monsoon, but it's back to square one now. It's very difficult to ride through the potholes, and minor accidents have become a regular affair," said Tapan Jena, a local shopkeeper.
The 4-km stretch houses several educational institutes and small industries, and serves as a key route for heavy vehicles and traffic heading to railway station.
Lack of a proper drainage system compounds the problem, with rainwater flooding parts of the road. "The drainage system is poor throughout the stretch. Drainage work is going on but it is yet to be completed," said Jagyaseni Mohapatra, a resident.
Lack of adequate street lighting further complicates matters. The 30-ft-wide road lacks a median, and street lights are installed only on one side of the road, leaving the other side in darkness.
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"The road cuts right through the Mancheswar industrial estate. Vehicles of all kinds use the road daily. The inadequate street lights create a safety risk, especially for pedestrians and cyclists," said urban planner Dipu Nanda.
The width of the carriageway narrows and becomes uneven near the under-construction road overbridge at VSS Nagar, continuing to Mancheswar station and the level crossing. The unevenness adds to the challenges faced by commuters.
In response to the complaints, city mayor Sulochana Das said that efforts are underway to coordinate with Idco authorities to maintain civic services in the Mancheswar industrial estate. "Road repair work can be taken up during a 48-hour dry spell," she assured.
Das said that the installation of new street lights is in progress and will be completed soon. "New LED street lights are being installed on the other side of the road, and they will function very soon," she said.
