Don't wait for rains to stop to carry out urgent road repairs: Gujarat CM to officials
The CM conducted a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar to assess the condition of roads, bridges, and highways across Gujarat in the wake of the damage caused by the ongoing monsoon.
As per government records, work is underway on 243 damaged bridges while diversions are being monitored closely to avoid traffic disruption.
Highlighting the importance of maintaining road infrastructure for daily life and development, the CM stressed that not a single rain-free day, or even days witnessing light rainfall, should be wasted, adding that repairs must continue even on public holidays, ensuring public convenience is not disrupted.
Officials were instructed to take strict action against contractors if damage occurred during the defect-liability period. CM Patel emphasised accountability and called for quality execution in all road works.
He also asked urban local bodies to take swift action to resolve issues like waterlogging and underpass flooding, and to plan for long-term infrastructure solutions in vulnerable areas. Municipal commissioners joined the meeting via video conference and were directed to ensure timely repairs in cities to restore normalcy.
The CM reviewed the road status across rural areas, cities, and highways, including those under National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), the state roads department, panchayats, and municipal bodies. He called for coordinated teamwork among all agencies to speed up repairs and prevent delays due to inter-departmental issues.
To do that effectively, instructions were given out regarding the functioning of the 24×7 control room at Nirman Bhawan, Gandhinagar.
Officials informed the CM that of the 83 km of national highways affected by rain this year, 58 km have already been repaired while the remaining 25 km will be completed by July 20.
The review also included presentations from the roads and buildings department.
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