Ludhiana: Potholes, waterlogging cripple Giaspura Road stretch

Residents and shopkeepers alleged that despite repeated complaints, the road remains in a state of disrepair, leaving them frustrated and helpless

Potholes, stagnant water, and broken sewer lines have turned a major stretch of Giaspura Road into a daily hazard for commuters and traders. Locals demand urgent repairs, proper drainage, and accurate execution of the ₹1,000-crore World Bank-funded water pipeline project.

Officials say the work is part of a World Bank-funded water supply project, requiring new pipeline installations along the stretch. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Residents and shopkeepers alleged that despite repeated complaints, the road remains in a state of disrepair, leaving them frustrated and helpless. Davindar Kumar, a local shopkeeper, said, “Our business has suffered heavily. Water accumulates on the road because of broken sewer lines, and accidents have become very normal here.”

Anil Kumar, a medical shopkeeper added that the situation has severely affected the commuters. “The road has been dug up for months. During rains, water accumulates everywhere, and makes movement restricted. The road has been like this for over a year, making work impossible,” he said.

Officials say the work is part of a World Bank-funded water supply project, requiring new pipeline installations along the stretch. Ludhiana South MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Cheema said, “All roads have been dug up to lay water pipes. Due to recent rains, waterlogging and mud problems have increased. Once the weather improves, tendered recarpeting work will begin soon,” she said.