Dozens of villages in the Paligad and Dashjyula areas of Tehri district are still waiting for a 1.5-kilometre section of the Odarsu-Bangseel motor road to be built. The unfinished stretch has kept the settlements disconnected from one another and has also prevented road access to Devalsari, a well-known tourist destination in the area.
The road gap is causing difficulties for residents and visitors travelling through the Jaunpur block. Villagers say they have repeatedly sought action from the government and local administration, but construction has not yet begun on the missing portion.
Villagers seek early construction
Residents from Odarsu, Kinsu, Tikk, Bhyasari, Pujaldi, Naogaon, Budkot, Kheda, Papra and Bait are among those affected, according to local representatives. Gram pradhan Priyanka Devi, area panchayat member Anish Kumar and other community representatives have demanded that work start soon.
The representatives include Gajendra Nautiyal, Kulbir Rawat, Vijendra Pawar, women’s group president Shobhana Devi, former gram pradhan Mahavir Chamoli, Balvir Parmar and Khemraj Pujari. They said the incomplete road is creating continuing problems for people across the surrounding villages.
The local representatives have warned that residents will be compelled to launch a protest if construction does not begin soon. Their demand is focused on completing the unfinished road section and improving connectivity for both communities and visitors to Devalsari.
Forest clearance delaying work
Public Works Department executive engineer Adarsh Gopal said 1200 metres of forest land is affecting the Odarsu-Bangseel motor road project. He said the stretch contains a large number of trees, requiring the alignment to be sent again for approval.
According to Gopal, a joint inspection of the road will be conducted after the required no-objection certificate is received. The statement indicates that construction on the disputed section depends first on the revised alignment and forest-related clearance process.
The delay has left the road connection incomplete despite the long-standing demand from villagers. Until the required approval is secured and the alignment is inspected, the communities and Devalsari will continue to face the consequences of the missing road link.
Conclusion
The key issue is the unfinished 1.5-kilometre section of the Odarsu-Bangseel motor road. Residents are seeking immediate construction, while the Public Works Department is awaiting approval for a revised alignment and a no-objection certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which road section is incomplete?
The missing portion is a 1.5-kilometre section of the Odarsu-Bangseel motor road.
Q. Which areas are affected?
Villages in the Paligad and Dashjyula areas of Jaunpur block are affected.
Q. Why is Devalsari mentioned in the issue?
The incomplete road has also prevented Devalsari from receiving road connectivity.
Q. What is delaying the road work?
The Public Works Department said 1200 metres of forest land and the presence of many trees have led to a revised alignment being submitted for approval.
Q. What will happen after the no-objection certificate is received?
The department said a joint inspection of the road will be carried out after the no-objection certificate is received.
Q. What have local representatives demanded?
They have asked for construction to begin soon.
Q. What have residents warned?
They have warned that they will start a protest if construction does not begin soon.
