PWD to redevelop footpath near IP flyover

Under the redevelopment project, estimated to cost Rs 79.39 lakh, the footpath will be dismantled and rebuilt with an engineering plan to make it safer and more pedestrian-friendly.

“Currently, the footpath is not in a good condition. It is broken, uneven and two-wheelers often use it to escape traffic jams,” said an official.

He added, “The uneven pattern leads to bottlenecks and creates traffic congestion. We are repairing the footpath to make it walkable for pedestrians.”

Recently, after noticing the substandard condition of footpaths, walkways and manholes across the city, the PWD had directed its engineering staff to resolve the issue on priority.

“On existing footpaths, it has been observed that at several places, manhole covers are not placed properly, paving blocks are missing in patches, kerbstones at few places and malba lying on footpaths and vegetation are growing at some places. It is suggested that the total length of the footpath in the division be distributed among all the field staff and these officers should ensure that the improvements are implemented from one end to the other,” the department said in its guidelines.

Officials said the footpath will be maintained as per the SOP issued.

“It will be demolished and reconstructed with Agra red sandstone, thick walls and matte-finish vitrified tiles. All uneven kerbstones will be removed and repaired.”

The PWD will also de-silt and repair the drainage in this section. All vegetation growing on the footpath will be removed, proper signages placed and a road crossing facility will also be provided.

Officials informed that a tender has been floated and the work will begin soon.