Dilapidated Pantha Chowk-Sempora road stretch irks commuters

Srinagar, May 21: Failure of authorities to undertake repairs of the vital Pantha Chowk-Sempora stretch is posing risk of accidents.

The commuters said that in absence of repairs, one lane of the road has developed potholes and caved in, hampering smooth travel.

The commuters said that the road has been in shambles for a long time, making the commute difficult.

Commuters in Srinagar and south Kashmir districts said that they often have to navigate a rough patch full of massive potholes, which is affecting the flow of traffic in the area.

“Driving from Pantha Chowk to the Sempora stretch has become a nightmare. Many vehicles have been damaged after passing through an uneven road. At many places, the road has caved in around two feet,” said Abdul Hamid, a commuter.

The commuters said that besides private vehicles, ambulances carrying patients have a tough time due to the dilapidated road. “There are elderly people, patients travelling via the road who face a lot of inconvenience due to the bad condition of the road,” said the locals from the area.

The Pantha Chowk-Sempora road stretch witnesses massive inter-district traffic, and the dilapidated road causes inconvenience to them. They appealed the concerned MLA, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and Chief Engineer Roads and Buildings department to ensure immediate repairs of the road.