The Ganganagar-Pathalidh ar-Thati-Badma road in Augustyamuni has become a safety concern for residents who depend on it for daily travel. The road connects nearly 80 villages across the Kedarnath and Rudraprayag assembly areas with Basukedar tehsil and serves as an important route for the surrounding communities.
Residents say the deteriorated road affects journeys to colleges, hospitals and other essential services. They also report that safety arrangements along the route remain inadequate, leaving travellers concerned about possible accidents.
Residents describe travel difficulties
Village head Sujata Devi said people use the road for education, healthcare and other necessary work. According to her, the poor condition of the route has created continuing difficulties for villagers.
Satish Goswami said travel becomes particularly difficult during the rainy season. Sanjay Negi said vehicles have repeatedly reached situations where they could slip on the road, increasing the risk of an accident.
The concerns relate not only to the surface of the road but also to the absence of safety-related work. Congress block president Harish Gusain said essential measures required from a safety perspective had not been completed on the route.
Earlier protests and department response
Residents have previously held several protests seeking improvement of the road. They say permanent construction or repair work has still not become visible on the ground despite those efforts.
The road’s condition is significant for the villages and Basukedar tehsil because it supports access to essential services and routine travel. Any disruption or unsafe stretch can therefore affect residents travelling for medical care, education and other urgent needs.
Public Works Department Executive Engineer Indrajeet Bose said improvement work on the road would be carried out soon. The statement gives the department’s stated next step, although no specific schedule or details of the planned work were provided.
Conclusion
The Ganganagar-Pathalidh ar-Thati-Badma road remains a vital but hazardous connection for nearly 80 villages. Residents are seeking lasting repairs and safety measures, while the Public Works Department has said improvement work will begin soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which road is reported to be in poor condition?
The Ganganagar-Pathalidh ar-Thati-Badma road is reported to be in poor condition.
Q. How many villages depend on this route?
Nearly 80 villages in the Kedarnath and Rudraprayag assembly areas depend on the route.
Q. Which tehsil does the road connect?
The road connects the villages with Basukedar tehsil.
Q. Why do residents use the road?
Residents use it to reach colleges, hospitals and other essential services.
Q. What problem is reported during the rainy season?
Satish Goswami said travelling on the road becomes difficult during the rainy season.
Q. What has the Public Works Department said?
Executive Engineer Indrajeet Bose said improvement work would be carried out soon.
