Citizens bear the brunt as rain worsen the condition of many roads dug up for pipeline, UGD work in Tiruchi

The condition of roads in Tiruchi deteriorated with the recent spell of rain, causing much hardship to road users

The condition of roads in Tiruchi deteriorated with the recent spell of rain, causing much hardship to road users.

With the city receiving substantial rainfall in the past few days, several major roads have suffered extensive damage. Roads in many residential and commercial areas were waterlogged.

The roads dug up for underground drainage (UGD) work and the drinking water project remain muddy and inaccessible. Besides dug-up roads and potholes, protruding manhole covers on the streets continue to pose a serious risk to motorists.

Several interior roads have taken a severe beating. The surface has been damaged on many roads and deep potholes have been created at various spots with puddles of water.

Many roads had become unmotorable after the rain, and road users are bearing the brunt. “Temporary restoration work should be carried out immediately to make the roads motorable and safe for users”, said D. Vineeth, a city resident.

N. Jamaludeen, a civic activist, said: “Although temporary repairs are carried out by the civic body every year, one spell of rain is enough to damage the roads. Officials must ensure that the roads are of good quality and that the surface is even and uniform after the patchwork.”

Meanwhile, the civic body has planned to take up restoration of severely damaged roads at a cost of ₹1 crore on priority. Major roads, including Thennur High Road, EVR Road, and Thillai Nagar Main Road, and prominent stretches at Thennur, Woraiyur, Thillai Nagar, Vayalur Road and Karumandapam, which were damaged during the recent rain, will be repaired.