Flyover bridge construction on bypass road troubles commuters
The road from Vallah rail overbridge to the ammunition dump has become a nightmare for commuters, with severely damaged side-lanes causing massive traffic snarls. Patients being transported in ambulances and flight-bound passengers are among those hardest hit, facing unbearable delays on this route.
“This road is a death trap,” said a local resident. “My father-in-law was in an ambulance, and we got stuck here for over 15 minutes. The condition of the road is appalling, and inaction of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is unacceptable,” she said.
Daily commuters are equally frustrated. “I travel on the Vallah-Verka bypass regularly, and this stretch is always congested,” said Ravinder Kaur, a frustrated passenger. “I often reach my office after a delay and precious time is wasted due to the negligence of authorities. When will they take responsibility?”
The NHAI is constructing a flyover bridge on the main bypass road and traffic has been diverted to side- lanes. The damaged side-lanes have reduced the road to a single lane, forcing vehicles to crawl through the stretch. Ambulances, in particular, are struggling to navigate through the chaos as Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Vallah and Fortis Escorts Hospital are located on the bypass road. “We’re facing immense difficulties,” said Paramjit Singh, an ambulance driver. “Critical patients are suffering due to these delays. We urge the NHAI to repair the road immediately.”
Despite tall promises, the NHAI has failed to repair the side-lanes, leaving residents and commuters annoyed. As suffering continues, commuters and residents are losing patience. With each passing day, the situation worsens and the public’s frustration grows. The situation is further complicated by the heavy traffic volume, including trucks and tippers. “It’s a miracle there aren’t more accidents,” said Jaswinder Kaur, a concerned citizen. “The NHAI must prioritise public safety and repair this road without delay.”
