Farmers Movement Archive

Beautification also means doing up stretches

Amritsar, November 16The road from the bus stand to old Sabzi Mandi situated behind the Chittra Palace is in horrible condition. A large number of major commercial establishments, godowns, bakeries and stores are located here. The residents across the city visit the market to get hardware goods. The traders are on the receiving end as losses are incurred because people avoid coming due to big potholes on the stretch.Similarly, the other half of the road to Ram Bagh twins the trouble. That part accommodates the commuters when outer circular road witness bottlenecks. It had been re-carpeted a few years back but the damages are palpable again at some spots. The main path from Ram Bagh Deodhi to Namdahri Samark is also in pitiful condition leaving locals with no alternative in the area to avoid a turbulent ride. Vijay Kumar, a trader said, “It is sad that the main markets of the city are facing such problems. Rambagh is one of the major commercial areas. The road links old Sabzi Mandi with the Ram Bagh Gate. There are several godowns located on the road. The load carrier witness inconvenience, while loading or unloading of goods.”Davinder Sharma, a resident, chimed in, “The government has spent crores on the beautification and facade improvement in the area but not a penny dedicated to the roads.”The old Sabzi Mandi road is a good alternative to avoid the traffic on the main route and it also links Bhandari Bridge with Ram Bagh. “But government ignored such important roads in the city,” he added. However, Mayor Karmajit Singh Rintu has assured the re-carpeting of all the city roads. “We have re-carpeted major roads. Now, it is time for the inner ones. The development work is in full swing. We will give a complete overhaul to the face of city.”

The Tribune

2020-11-17