Old Patliputra Colony residents raise alarm over poor roads, waterlogging
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Patna: Residents of Old Patliputra Colony have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of roads in their area. Potholes, incomplete excavations and frequent waterlogging have turned daily commutes into a struggle, particularly during the monsoon.Despite the colony housing prominent schools, popular marriage halls and several VIPs, its internal roads remain in disrepair.
"The roads have been in such a terrible state for so long. We have now become used to it, but the problem arises during monsoon," said Ramesh Kumar, a resident of 12 years. "Even walking becomes a risky affair, especially for the elderly," he added.Prabhunath Dubey, who has lived in the colony for two years, said, "Although some work has been done to address the long-standing sewage issues, which has reduced the knee-deep waterlogging we once faced, water still accumulates in several spots. Following recent rain, certain areas on this road were waterlogged. The roads connected to the main road receive attention for a short distance, but the inner roads of the colony remain neglected."Concerns have also been raised about the durability of recent repair works. "It has hardly been 5-6 months since this road was reconstructed and the cement is already crumbling," said Baliram Choudhary, a long-time resident of 25-30 years. "Construction debris from road and drain works has been left piled up along the roadside, further obstructing movement and worsening the colony's appearance," he added.Local resident Lallan Kumar said, "It's like they are leaving us in the dark, literally. Many roads in our colony have no streetlights, making it a safety nightmare, especially at night. There are several incidents of mobile snatching. The absence of street lighting makes it difficult to walk on uneven roads."Some residents, however, noticed slight improvements. "There are many parks along this road and for a long time, they have been in a sorry state. It was sad to see these recreational spaces go to waste," said a woman who has worked in the colony for a year. "But recently, there has been some effort to revive them. Construction has started in the park opposite the Notre Dame Academy. It is heartening to see the improvements and we hope this trend continues for all our parks."
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