By: Mariya Khan and Mahpara Kabir
PATNA: When it rains, the residents of many localities in the state capital fear to tread due to dug-up roads by different agencies for various purposes, including laying of pipes for direct gas supply to the households and construction of drains.
Commuters, too, face much hardship as there is no alternative traffic arrangements in these areas and vehicles are seen stuck in snarls near muddy potholes quite frequently.
Such places are common sight on Ashok Rajpath, Dak Bungalow Road, near Mithapur rail overbridge, Bhanwar Pokhar, Sabzibagh, east Gandhi Maidan and Kankarbagh. Among the most horrible stretches on city roads is the one from Mithapur flyover to the bus stand, which also connects four institutions of national repute — Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna and Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
When asked about the problem they face in commuting to the college, CNLU student Ansh Prasad said: “The road has become a menace for commuters, especially students of the four institutions. The government has virtually turned a blind eye to the traffic disruption due to an upcoming flyover project. The stretch from Karbigahiya Mor to Mithapur bus stand is unbearable for daily commuters, especially on rainy days.”
Officials, on the other hand, pass the buck on each other. “It is the fault of the road construction department (RCD). The traffic department has been trying its best to dispense as many staff as possible to ensure smooth vehicular movement in the city. It is difficult to provide alternative routes as most civic utilities related works are taking place on arterial roads. The RCD should try to finish the projects as early as possible,” Patna traffic SP Ajay Kumar told this newspaper.
Officials of Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL), which is constructing the flyover on the Mithapur bus stand road, passed the buck to Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) for lack of drainage system in the area. “There is no drainage outlet in Mithapur bus stand and postal park areas. Earlier, rainwater used to accumulate in the low-lying land where the educational institutions like CNLU and AKU have come up. But now, the water is getting accumulated on the roads. As per information with us, PMC is making a drain in the area, which can resolve the issue. But the project seems to be delayed,” said a senior BRPNNL official.
He said the BRPNNL is developing an alternate route or diversion from Jakkanpur police station to Karbigahiya Mor so that commuters are spared of the trouble being faced while passing through the flyover construction site. The flyover is slated to be completed by February 2022.
Meanwhile, senior PMC officials claimed that the new drainage project in Mithapur and postal park area is being executed by Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCo), a wing of the state urban development and housing department.
Similar is the situation in Sabzibagh and Ashok Rajpath areas due to dug-up roads. “Commuting by rickshaw in these areas is a tedious task as one is stuck in traffic for hours. During the monsoon season, the situation worsens as the roads get waterlogged along with muddy potholes. It takes me nearly half an hour to reach Bankipore post office from my school because of the ongoing construction works in front of Pirbahore police station. Also, despite all the safety measures, the potholes are still very dangerous and increase the possibility of mishaps for commuters,” said Kahkashan Imtiyaz (32), a teacher at B N Collegiate School.
Bank employee Mohsin Hasan Jafri (48) has the similar problem. “The road construction work generally begins at night, but the heavy machinery lying on the roads throughout the day is the main cause of traffic congestion on Ashok Rajpath. Buses of St Joseph’s Convent High School also find it difficult to ply as half the road is occupied by the construction work and related equipment,” Jafri said.
PATNA: When it rains, the residents of many localities in the state capital fear to tread due to dug-up roads by different agencies for various purposes, including laying of pipes for direct gas supply to the households and construction of drains.
Commuters, too, face much hardship as there is no alternative traffic arrangements in these areas and vehicles are seen stuck in snarls near muddy potholes quite frequently.
Such places are common sight on Ashok Rajpath, Dak Bungalow Road, near Mithapur rail overbridge, Bhanwar Pokhar, Sabzibagh, east Gandhi Maidan and Kankarbagh. Among the most horrible stretches on city roads is the one from Mithapur flyover to the bus stand, which also connects four institutions of national repute — Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna and Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
When asked about the problem they face in commuting to the college, CNLU student Ansh Prasad said: “The road has become a menace for commuters, especially students of the four institutions. The government has virtually turned a blind eye to the traffic disruption due to an upcoming flyover project. The stretch from Karbigahiya Mor to Mithapur bus stand is unbearable for daily commuters, especially on rainy days.”
Officials, on the other hand, pass the buck on each other. “It is the fault of the road construction department (RCD). The traffic department has been trying its best to dispense as many staff as possible to ensure smooth vehicular movement in the city. It is difficult to provide alternative routes as most civic utilities related works are taking place on arterial roads. The RCD should try to finish the projects as early as possible,” Patna traffic SP Ajay Kumar told this newspaper.
Officials of Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL), which is constructing the flyover on the Mithapur bus stand road, passed the buck to Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) for lack of drainage system in the area. “There is no drainage outlet in Mithapur bus stand and postal park areas. Earlier, rainwater used to accumulate in the low-lying land where the educational institutions like CNLU and AKU have come up. But now, the water is getting accumulated on the roads. As per information with us, PMC is making a drain in the area, which can resolve the issue. But the project seems to be delayed,” said a senior BRPNNL official.
He said the BRPNNL is developing an alternate route or diversion from Jakkanpur police station to Karbigahiya Mor so that commuters are spared of the trouble being faced while passing through the flyover construction site. The flyover is slated to be completed by February 2022.
Meanwhile, senior PMC officials claimed that the new drainage project in Mithapur and postal park area is being executed by Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCo), a wing of the state urban development and housing department.
Similar is the situation in Sabzibagh and Ashok Rajpath areas due to dug-up roads. “Commuting by rickshaw in these areas is a tedious task as one is stuck in traffic for hours. During the monsoon season, the situation worsens as the roads get waterlogged along with muddy potholes. It takes me nearly half an hour to reach Bankipore post office from my school because of the ongoing construction works in front of Pirbahore police station. Also, despite all the safety measures, the potholes are still very dangerous and increase the possibility of mishaps for commuters,” said Kahkashan Imtiyaz (32), a teacher at B N Collegiate School.
Bank employee Mohsin Hasan Jafri (48) has the similar problem. “The road construction work generally begins at night, but the heavy machinery lying on the roads throughout the day is the main cause of traffic congestion on Ashok Rajpath. Buses of St Joseph’s Convent High School also find it difficult to ply as half the road is occupied by the construction work and related equipment,” Jafri said.
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