Meerut For the people of this, this summer has brought a heat of traffic not only of weather, but also. Major roads of the city Garh Road Now the general public has been closed for two months. From Tejgarhi to Sohrab Gate Bus Station This route was sealed for the common man from late Sunday night. Reason? Construction of two new culverts on Abu drain!
The traffic temperature of the city increased due to the construction of the culvert
The construction work of culvert on Garh Road has been started rapidly by the Municipal Corporation. Old culvert already near Tejgarhi JCB machine Has been completely broken from. Due to this, the entire road has been excavated, due to which it has become impossible for trains to run on this route.
As soon as the construction work started on Sunday night, Complete area from Sohrab Gate Stone to Tejgarhi Vehicles were emptied by screaming, but traffic pressure suddenly increased in the surrounding areas.
Entry of heavy vehicles closed on electricity Bamba bypass
The troubles of the ongoing construction work on Garh Road do not end here. Along with this, another big decision has been taken –Electricity stops the entry of heavy vehicles at night on the Bamba bypass Has been installed. This decision has been taken with the aim of balanced traffic and not increasing traffic load on other routes.
10 am to 6 amNow heavy vehicles will not be able to pass through electricity Bamba bypass. This is not only causing inconvenience to the transporters, but also affecting the delivery of the required materials.
People’s response: “Nobody cares about us!”
Local residents and drivers say they were not given any prior information about the decision.
“On Sunday night, JCB suddenly came on the road and excavation started. No warnings, no alternative path arrangements,” – – Rajesh Verma, Tejgarhi resident
“Garh Road is the lifeline of Meerut. It is an injustice to the public suddenly,” – Rita Yadav, College Student
Alternative route and administration appeal
The traffic department has appealed to the public to use alternative routes, such as:
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Spelled bypass road
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Exit via Saket Colony
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Diversion from Jwala Nagar
However, local people say that there is already a jam situation on these alternative routes.
Merchants and transport unions stirred up
Garh road closure Business class and transport industry Is happening Hundreds of vehicles used to pass with business goods daily through this route. Now they have to adopt a long route, which has increased not only time but also the cost of fuel.
“We have demanded from the administration that the route should be opened for a few hours at night so that delivery is not affected,” – Vikas Sharma, Transport Union General Secretary
How long will the construction work last?
According to municipal officials, this construction work To be completed in 60 daysBut the completion of work on the deadline in India is a miracle in itself. If the rain knocked or technical obstacles occurred, this period may increase further.
‘raw’ condition of paved roads of Meerut
This is not the first time that the major roads of Meerut have been closed in this way. Even before Hapur Road, Delhi Road, and Paratapur Road But due to construction works, the residents had to face a lot of trouble.
People often question the lack of planned in the city’s infrastructure schemes.
People’s anger erupted on social media
As soon as the news spread, #GarhroadClosed And #MEERUTTRAFICJAM Started trending. On Twitter and Facebook, people criticized the administration and brought floods of mimes and posts.