Monsoon lays bare Kochi’s battered roads as commuters bear the brunt
Residents’ body plans legal action, blaming civic agencies for failing to carry out preventive road maintenance ahead of the monsoon; potholes, damaged and missing road slabs, and dysfunctional street lights continue to pose a serious risk to motorists and pedestrians; Corporation attributes delay in road repair works to higher bitumen prices and contractors’ reluctance to undertake works at…
The recent monsoon rains have left Kochi's roads in a dilapidated state, forcing commuters to navigate treacherous potholes and improperly restored roadways. Expressing alarm over the condition of the city's infrastructure, P.C. Ajith Kumar, general secretary of Ernakulam District Residents’ Associations’ Apex Council (EDRAAC), called for legal action.
The authorities were criticized for not conducting preventive maintenance during the summer to prepare for the monsoon, resulting in accidents and traffic congestion. The situation worsened due to unattended damaged slabs, non-functional street lights, and a surge in accidents involving two-wheeler riders. NHAI has urged PWD and Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala (RBDCK) to repair the damaged service roads beside flyovers at Palarivattom, Vyttila, and Kundannur.
The Corporation has delayed repair works due to increased bitumen costs and contractor unwillingness. FRAG organized a demonstration to demand safety measures for two-wheeler riders and other road users, highlighting the need for repairing potholes and addressing dysfunctional street lights.
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