Several major roads in Rudrapur remain damaged despite Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s direction to make roads pothole-free by 15 October. Residents are still being forced to travel over deep potholes, while some locations have received only temporary filling with soil and stones.

The damaged roads fall under both the Rudrapur Municipal Corporation and the Public Works Department (PWD). Dhami had instructed officials across the districts to complete the work before Dussehra. However, the pace of repairs in Rudrapur remains slow, with only Wednesday and Thursday left before the stated deadline.

A Tuesday inspection found potholes on several important roads across the city. The condition has raised concerns for commuters, farmers, schoolchildren and people travelling through areas where the damaged surfaces also contribute to traffic disruption.

Roads affected across Rudrapur

The Galla Mandi Road is broken at several points across a stretch of about 100 metres. Trucks and tractor-trolleys use the road every day, while farmers travel there to sell paddy. The potholes have increased the risk of accidents on this busy route.

The road near Janta Inter College also has potholes. Students face difficulty while passing through the area, particularly because the damaged surface lies close to a route used for regular school movement.

The internal roads in Civil Lines Doctor Colony have reportedly remained unfinished for several months. In Jayanagar ward, the road has subsided alongside a drain. The railway crossing area and Bagwada Road also face traffic problems because of potholes, with congestion reported at the damaged stretches.

Several motorcycle riders have reportedly fallen into potholes and suffered injuries. The condition of the roads has therefore become a public safety concern as well as a daily inconvenience for residents.

Residents fill potholes with construction debris

On a road in Bagwada under the Municipal Corporation, residents took action after repairs were not carried out. They brought construction debris from their homes in trolleys and spread it across the road to fill the potholes.

Bagwada resident Vikramjeet said 2 people in the area had demolished old houses. The debris from those structures was placed in the potholes, providing residents with some relief because the holes were no longer open at that location.

The temporary work by residents also highlights the gap between the official deadline and the condition of some roads. It does not replace permanent road construction or departmental repairs, which remain the responsibility of the concerned authorities.

Officials promise repairs before the deadline

Gajendra Singh, executive engineer of the PWD, said patchwork was being carried out wherever potholes had developed. He said roads under the department’s control would be repaired within the निर्धारित time limit.

Municipal Commissioner Shipra Joshi said several roads under the Municipal Corporation would need to be rebuilt. She said tenders had already been completed for some roads and promised that patchwork on other damaged roads would be undertaken within one or 2 days.

The immediate question for residents is whether the remaining work can be completed during the 2 days available under the chief minister’s guideline. Until permanent repairs are completed, commuters on the affected routes will continue to face uneven surfaces, possible delays and accident risks.

Conclusion

Rudrapur’s major roads remain partly unrepaired as the 15 October pothole-free deadline approaches. Officials have promised patchwork and reconstruction, but residents are still waiting for visible, permanent improvements on several key routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What was the deadline for making the roads pothole-free?

The deadline set under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s direction was 15 October.

Q. Which departments manage the affected roads?

The affected roads come under the Rudrapur Municipal Corporation and the Public Works Department.

Q. Which road has a damaged stretch of about 100 metres?

The Galla Mandi Road has potholes across a stretch of about 100 metres.

Q. Why is the Galla Mandi Road important?

Trucks and tractor-trolleys use the road daily, and farmers travel there to sell paddy.

Q. What did Bagwada residents do to fill the potholes?

Residents brought construction debris from demolished houses in trolleys and spread it over the potholes.

Q. What has the PWD said about the repairs?

PWD executive engineer Gajendra Singh said patchwork was underway and roads under the department would be repaired within the deadline.

Q. What has the Municipal Corporation said?

Municipal Commissioner Shipra Joshi said some roads would be rebuilt and patchwork on other damaged roads would be carried out within one or 2 days.