Dehradun DM Orders Inspection of 48 Roads After Monsoon Pothole Damage
Dehradun's district magistrate has ordered inspection of 48 major and internal roads after monsoon rains left potholes and unfinished digging work across the city, following an incident where a college bus got stuck in a pothole.
Current Summary
According to a September 29 Pioneer Edge report, Dehradun district magistrate Ashish Chauhan has ordered a detailed inspection of 48 major and internal roads in the city after monsoon rains left potholes and stretches dug up by various departments. The order followed an incident in which a college bus got stuck in a pothole at a stretch where roadwork was underway. Roads to be inspected include Dehradun-Mussoorie Road, Rajpur Road, Haridwar bypass, Kanwali Road, Patelnagar, Nehru Colony, Dharampur, Raipur, Sahastradhara Road, Jakhan, Chakrata Road, Clement Town and Premnagar. Officials have been asked to identify potholes and damaged portions and submit a report with photographs to the District Disaster Management Authority within two days, after which the concerned department is to carry out repairs.
What We Know
- Dehradun DM Ashish Chauhan has ordered inspection of 48 major and internal roads after monsoon pothole damage and unfinished digging work.
- The order followed a college bus getting stuck in a pothole at a stretch under roadwork.
- Roads covered include Dehradun-Mussoorie Road, Rajpur Road, Haridwar bypass, Kanwali Road, Patelnagar, Nehru Colony, Dharampur, Raipur, Sahastradhara Road, Jakhan, Chakrata Road, Clement Town and Premnagar.
- Officials must submit inspection reports with photographs to the District Disaster Management Authority within two days.
- Chauhan has directed necessary repairs to make roads safer for commuters.
What Is Still Unclear
- A timeline for completing repairs once inspection reports are submitted.
- Which department will bear responsibility for the digging work that caused the damage.
Commuters on the affected stretches, particularly Dehradun-Mussoorie Road, Rajpur Road and Chakrata Road, should watch for potholes and ongoing roadwork until repairs are completed.
What Changed
- 30 Sept, 01:42 amSignal detected: Dehradun DM Orders Inspection of 48 Roads After Monsoon Pothole Damage
Background
Despite repeated directions from the chief minister and the public works minister, roads in Dehradun and across Uttarakhand have remained riddled with potholes after the monsoon season.