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Residents of Mohali's Mothe Majra Call for Repair of Crumbling Road Amid Development Promises
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:22 AM
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Citizens of Mothe Majra in Mohali have raised complaints over a deteriorating road that hampers daily travel, urging municipal authorities to fix it despite ongoing development projects.
The narrow stretch linking Mothe Majra to the main Mohali thoroughfare has become increasingly unsafe, with potholes and eroded patches forcing commuters to navigate the road at reduced speed. Residents say the condition worsens during monsoon, causing waterlogging and occasional vehicle damage.
Local community groups and senior citizens convened a meeting last week, presenting a petition to the Mohali Municipal Corporation demanding immediate remedial work. They highlighted that the road serves as a primary route for school children, market shoppers and daily wage earners.
While the municipal body has cited ongoing infrastructure projects in the city, officials have not yet provided a concrete timeline for the repair. The petitioners argue that the promised development should include maintenance of existing roads, and they have asked for an urgent site inspection and allocation of funds.
If the authorities fail to act, residents warn of escalating safety hazards and potential accidents. The situation underscores the broader challenge of balancing new construction with upkeep of existing civic amenities in rapidly expanding urban areas.
The municipal corporation is expected to review the complaint in its upcoming council meeting and may issue a work order to the public works department pending budget approval.
Local community groups and senior citizens convened a meeting last week, presenting a petition to the Mohali Municipal Corporation demanding immediate remedial work. They highlighted that the road serves as a primary route for school children, market shoppers and daily wage earners.
While the municipal body has cited ongoing infrastructure projects in the city, officials have not yet provided a concrete timeline for the repair. The petitioners argue that the promised development should include maintenance of existing roads, and they have asked for an urgent site inspection and allocation of funds.
If the authorities fail to act, residents warn of escalating safety hazards and potential accidents. The situation underscores the broader challenge of balancing new construction with upkeep of existing civic amenities in rapidly expanding urban areas.
The municipal corporation is expected to review the complaint in its upcoming council meeting and may issue a work order to the public works department pending budget approval.