Some potholes on the Badrinath Highway near Karnaprayag have been filled, but motorists still face severe jolts on parts of the route towards Langasu. The remaining damage is causing particular difficulty for 2-wheeler riders and vehicles passing through narrow, uneven sections.

The affected stretch runs from Karnaprayag to Langasu in Chamoli district. Potholes have been reported near Gandhinagar, at the bend near the Mandi Samiti and below the Energy Corporation site.

Repairs completed at 2 locations

Vehicles had reportedly become stuck in potholes near the Energy Corporation site and the Mandi Samiti bend. 2-wheeler riders were also having to get off their vehicles before crossing some damaged sections.

A road inspection published in Amar Ujala’s 1 October edition highlighted the problems along the Karnaprayag-Langasu stretch. The issue was also raised by Harish Chauhan, former village head of Kaleshwar, who submitted a letter to the sub-divisional magistrate and district administration.

Following the complaint, the National Highways department repaired the potholes at Gandhinagar and the Mandi Samiti bend. The work has provided relief at those points, but it has not resolved the problem across the entire route.

Large potholes remain near Energy Corporation site

Anup Dimri said large potholes were still present near the Energy Corporation site. This means road users continue to encounter a difficult section even after repairs were carried out at 2 other locations.

Sub-divisional magistrate Alkesh Naudiyal said a letter had been sent to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, or NHIDCL, regarding repairs to the highway and road.

For people travelling between Karnaprayag and Langasu, conditions therefore remain uneven. Some repaired points have improved, while other sections still require attention from the agency responsible for the road work.

Conclusion

Repairs have reduced pothole-related difficulties at Gandhinagar and the Mandi Samiti bend, but large potholes near the Energy Corporation site remain. The administration has written to NHIDCL for further repairs on the affected highway stretch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which highway stretch is affected?

The affected section is the Badrinath Highway between Karnaprayag and Langasu in Chamoli district.

Q. Where have potholes been reported?

Potholes have been reported near Gandhinagar, the bend near the Mandi Samiti and below the Energy Corporation site.

Q. Which locations have been repaired?

The National Highways department repaired potholes at Gandhinagar and the Mandi Samiti bend.

Q. What problem remains after the repairs?

Large potholes are still present near the Energy Corporation site.

Q. Who raised the issue with the administration?

Harish Chauhan, former village head of Kaleshwar, submitted a letter to the sub-divisional magistrate and district administration.

Q. Which agency has been asked to address the road problem?

The administration has sent a letter to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, or NHIDCL.