{
  "id": 2997962,
  "title": "Palghar Women Take Action To Repair Pothole-Ridden Tandulwadi–Chahade Road, Prompting Urgent PWD Intervention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palghar-women-take-action-to-repair-pothole-ridden-tandulwadi-chahade",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:07:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/palghar-women-take-action-to-repair-pothole-ridden-tandulwadichahade-road-prompting-urgent-pwd-intervention"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Palghar district, a group of women from Lalthane village took proactive measures to address the deteriorating condition of the Tandulwadi-Chahade road. The stretch was plagued by large potholes, causing significant inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians alike. During the monsoon season, rainwater would collect in the potholes, exacerbating the issue and raising the risk of accidents.\n\nRather than awaiting official repairs, the women stepped forward and organized a voluntary effort to temporarily fill the potholes. Their quick action was met with praise from nearby residents and brought the road's condition to the notice of the authorities. The Public Works Department (PWD) subsequently inspected the road and initiated repairs using gravel and bituminous material.\n\nWhile the residents have commended the authorities for their timely intervention, they have expressed a need for a more permanent solution. They have urged the PWD to undertake a comprehensive repair of the Tandulwadi-Chahade road, including reinforcing the damaged stretch to prevent future pothole formation and ensure long-term safety and convenience for all users.",
  "summary": "Palghar: In a remarkable display of community initiative, women from Lalthane village in Palghar district came together to fill large potholes on the Tandulwadi-Chahade road after the deteriorating condition of the stretch caused serious inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians. Also Watch: Several large potholes had developed along the main road passing through Lalthane village. During the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}