The Tribune impact: Months on, road to railway station repaired

A day after the Jalandhar Tribune highlighted the deteriorating condition of the road to the city railway station’s parcel office, the Municipal Corporation sprang into action, repairing the neglected stretch. The road, which had been lying damaged for months, had become a nightmare for commuters and a hotspot for persistent traffic snarls.

The damaged section, serving as the primary entry point to the station from the Damoria flyover side, sees heavy traffic daily. Adding to the chaos, the stretch also accommodates vehicles involved in loading and unloading goods at the parcel office, worsening the congestion. Despite repeated complaints from residents and commuters, the issue had been ignored until the report in these columns brought the matter to light.

Commuters had expressed frustration over the poor condition of the road. “For months, no one seemed to care. The broken road was not only causing traffic jams but also making it extremely difficult for us to reach the station on time,” said Ramesh Kumar, a regular commuter. “Now that it’s been repaired, it’s such a relief”, he said.

Owners of nearby eateries also welcomed the move. “Our customers often complained about the traffic and the dust due to the broken road. It was affecting our business,” said Rajinder Singh, who runs a tea stall in the vicinity.

“Finally, the authorities have done something about it,” he said.

The swift repair work was not the only change. The traffic police have also deployed personnel near the parcel office to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and prevent jams. “We have stationed a cop here to manage traffic, especially during peak hours,” said a traffic police official.