10-07-2025
Heavy rainfall damages 4,500 sqm of roads in twin cities
Pic: Kotilinga Nagar Road in Hubballi is damaged and has potholes caused by the rainfall
Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) identified 4,500 square metres of damaged roads caused by the heavy rainfall in May and June.
Areas like Akshay Park, Dollars Colony, and Old Hubballi were among the worst hit.
The HDMC estimated repairs to cost around Rs 3 crore and invited tenders through zonal offices. A work order will be issued after the monsoon.
The recent rainfall in the cities damaged the roads and formed potholes, causing inconvenience to motorists. Due to these potholes, traffic movement is delayed. Two-wheeler riders face many hurdles and lose control while riding on such roads in heavy traffic.
The situation has not changed for a while now and HDMC has not taken any action to fill up these potholes.
In Hubballi, Moorusavira Mutt Road, New Court Road, Vishweshwar Nagar, Akshay Park, Ayodhya Nagar, Old Hubballi Circle to Indi Pump, Durga Hotel to govt school, roads in Ward No 77, Karnataka Circle, Navanagar, and other roads are affected. In Dharwad, Jayanagar, CBT, Hosayallapur, Myadar Oni, and other areas are also affected.
M M Hosur, a resident of Old Hubballi, said that most of the roads are damaged due to the recent rains. There are many potholes on roads in Old Hubballi. Every year, the HDMC sticks to repair work. Cement concrete roads should be constructed for the convenience of motorists and the public. The officials have no proper planning when it comes to constructing the roads. They dig the road for UGD and water pipelines. Once the work is over, these holes are not properly filled, causing inconvenience to motorists.
Rohan Matti, a motorist from Hubballi, said that the smart road in Hubballi was damaged. The CC road in Kotilinga Nagar was damaged and construction is incomplete. Motorists are finding it difficult to move along the road. He urged that pothole filling should be carried out soon.
Vijaykumar R, superintendent engineer at HDMC, said that approximately 4,500 sq metres of road were damaged. "Around Rs 3 crore was estimated, and tenders were called for the work. Soon after the rain stops, the repair work on the roads will start," he said.
