Haldwani has 2 days to complete repairs on around 22 kilometres of roads before the October 15 deadline set by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for making roads across Uttarakhand pothole-free. Several important routes in the city still have damaged surfaces, raising questions about whether the remaining work can be completed on time.
Teams from the Public Works Department (PWD), Haldwani Municipal Corporation and the National Highway authorities are working day and night. However, potholes and broken stretches remain on parts of Rampur Road, the main market, Panchakki Road and Nainital Road.
Road conditions remain uneven across key routes
On Rampur Road, potholes and damaged pavement are generating dust. Pedestrians and shopkeepers are facing problems, while dust is settling on goods kept in nearby businesses.
Several sections of the main market also remain broken. Pedestrians and 2-wheeler riders are having to move carefully through the affected areas. Traders say the difficulty has increased during the festive period, when more people visit the market.
Panchakki Road has potholes at multiple points, making movement difficult for motorists travelling towards Kathgodam. Drivers may face a risk of losing control while attempting to avoid the damaged sections.
Some potholes on Nainital Road have been repaired, but work remains incomplete at other locations. In certain areas, concrete has been used to fill the potholes, but the repaired surface has not yet become level with the rest of the road.
PWD reports 62 kilometres repaired
The PWD is responsible for 84 kilometres of roads in the city area. According to the department, potholes on 62 kilometres have been filled, leaving around 22 kilometres still to be completed.
PWD Haldwani Executive Engineer Pratyush Kumar said, “62 km of roads in the city area have been filled. The potholes on 22 km of roads will also be filled within 2 days.”
The remaining work will determine whether the departments meet the October 15 deadline. The condition of unfinished stretches and uneven repairs remains a concern for people using the affected routes.
Conclusion
Around 22 kilometres of Haldwani roads remain to be repaired before October 15, while PWD, municipal and National Highway teams continue work across the city. Residents and traders are still dealing with potholes, dust and uneven surfaces on several important routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the deadline for making the roads pothole-free?
The deadline is October 15, under directions issued by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Q. How many kilometres of Haldwani roads still need repair?
Around 22 kilometres of roads still have potholes or require remaining repair work.
Q. How many kilometres of roads has the PWD repaired?
The PWD has filled potholes on 62 kilometres of roads in the city area.
Q. How many kilometres of roads come under the Haldwani PWD?
The PWD has 84 kilometres of roads under its responsibility in the city area.
Q. Which Haldwani areas are mentioned as having damaged roads?
The affected locations mentioned include Rampur Road, the main market, Panchakki Road and Nainital Road.
Q. Which agencies are carrying out the repair work?
Teams from the Public Works Department, Haldwani Municipal Corporation and National Highway authorities are working on the roads.
