Locals of Parimpora area of summer capital Srinagar on Tuesday expressed resentment against authorities for failing in macadamizing Fruit Mandi road.
“The road is full of potholes and deep ditches, causing innumerable problems to the commuters as well as fruit laden trucks. Besides, the big craters on the road put lives of two-wheelers at risk,” Mohd Amin, a truck driver said, adding that authorities should take immediate steps to restore all damaged roads at least temporarily.
“Every year we are being promised that the road will be macadamized but nothing concrete has been done till now. We are the victims of government apathy. For the last few years the traffic pressure has increased but the road condition remains pathetic,” locals said.
Due to potholes, auto-rickshaws ferrying goods, fruits etc from Mandi frequently overturn and two-wheelers skid, causing injuries to commuters.
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“Though the matter was brought into the notice of the concerned authorities but till date no action has been taken,” they said.
“We appeal concerned authorities to take necessary measures including macadamization at the earliest to avoid any road accident or injury to any pedestrians,” they added.
“Due to potholes, accidents frequently occur on the road,” they said. He added that the vital road turn into a cesspool even during summers.
The locals appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to intervene and ensure blacktopping of roads.
Notably, the Parimpora Fruit Mandi was established in the year 1982 by J&K Government and spreads over 320 kanals of land. The Mandi houses Fruit business outlets, transport yard, a branch of Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., petrol pump, automobile mechanic ventures etc.
