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Concrete road riddled with potholes; commuters suffer
Pic: A pothole on the CC road between Kamaripeth and Unkal Cross in Hubballi
Hubballi: The cement concrete road between Kamaripeth and Unkal Cross (Hosur-Unkal Bypass) has developed severe potholes, making commuting a daily challenge.
The 4km stretch, built in 2019 under the National Highway project with Central Reserve Fund (CRF), covers key locations like the Hubballi Court, hospitals, govt offices, and the Hosur bus terminal.
Despite its importance, no action has been taken by local officials or the elected representatives who use this road regularly.
The road was completely deteriorated until 2015. Later, a CC road was planned, and work started in 2017 at the cost of Rs 30 crore under the National Highway project.
The road was dug for the development of the UGD line by Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) and was left incomplete.
The lack of a footpath on this road is a hurdle for pedestrians. Although a cement concrete (CC) road was developed, a footpath was not constructed. Installation of pavers on both sides of the road was not done. Due to this, pedestrians face hardships while walking on this road. During rainfall, rainwater flows along the sides of the road, making it difficult for pedestrians to find a safe place to step forward.
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The authorities failed to complete the road work. Due to the lack of coordination between the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the road remains incomplete.
Santosh Yaragatti, a motorist from Hubballi, said that potholes formed on the road put motorists in danger. The road in front of Hubballi Court, Hosur Circle, and Sirur Park Circle is damaged and is peppered with potholes that are waterlogged.
He urged that the authorities should fill up all potholes soon.
Ramesh Guled, another motorist, said that the road from Hosur to Sirur park deteriorated. There are many big potholes on the road. It is a major road in the city, and traffic movement is constant. It should be developed as a model of Tendersure road in Sirur Park. Installation of pavers was not done. He urged that the authorities concerned should take up the repair work soon.
Ramesh H, assistant engineer, NHAI, said the contractor who was supposed to install the pavers did not take up the work. "Despite this, the road was handed over to HDMC," he said.
HDMC's executive engineer Vittal Tubake said that they have corresponded with NHAI many times, seeking the installation of pavers and completion of the road work. The road will be maintained after being handed over to the HDMC, he said.
