GUWAHATI: The condition of the road from Dhupolia to Jyotikuchi Tiniali in AK Azad Road can be described in one word -- pathetic. The Dhupolia-Jyotikuchi road within Guwahati ward number 27 is used extensively by school children, office goers on a daily basis.
The road was dug out or rather destroyed by the Jal Board, 2 years ago and much to the anger of the residents the department did not come back to repair the road. This has resulted in a broken, water-filled, pot-holed stretch -- a nightmare for the residents, who have to travess through this every day.
Located in Guwahati West constituency no work has been done for the development of the road in last five years according to the locals.
“The road comes under PWD and there is no proper drainage system in the road. Unless proper drainage system is constructed clearing the drain area, the road cannot be repaired,” said Councillor Jona Rabha.
“The drain areas are encroached by many scrapyards located in the area. Also, there are many factories and other business establishments in the area operating without trade licence. These illegal business establishments are operating in connivance with the local police (Fatasil Ambari)”, informed the Councillor.
Speaking to this reporter the councillor requested help to improve the condition of the area with awareness and better reporting.
MLA Ramendra Narayan Kalita was recently invited to review the area and he assured that he will do something but would require some time.