Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Foul-Smelling Water Overflows Onto Highway, Putting Motorists & Residents At Risk

In the Waluj Industrial Estate of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, foul-smelling sewage water has overflowed onto the highway, endangering motorists and nearby residents. The Road Department has been working to ensure safe travels, but the issue remains unresolved. The highway, connecting Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, and Pune, sees heavy traffic daily and night.

It also serves as a vital route for transporting goods from several industrial estates in Marathwada. Despite the Road Department's efforts to minimize accidents, the situation near Kamgar Chowk persists, causing numerous accidents with tragic consequences, including fatalities and permanent disabilities. The decomposing garbage in the stagnant sewage has generated a foul odor, raising significant health risks for the community.

The Sub-Divisional Officer for the World Bank project sent a letter to the Executive Engineer, MIDC, Waluj, on November 3, demanding immediate action to drain the accumulated water and avert road accidents. The road around Kamgar Chowk in the MIDC Waluj area has deteriorated due to prolonged water stagnation, leading to potholes formation and heightened accident risks.

The lack of proper drainage exacerbates the problem, with no outlet for the water to disperse. Authorities are urged to implement technical measures to drain the water swiftly, prevent additional road deterioration, mitigate accident risks, and address health concerns from the stagnant sewage.