A year gone, roads in these Noida sectors still wait for repairs

Noida: Residents of several Noida sectors, including 41, 71 and 122, have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads and related infrastructure, saying the problems have persisted for nearly a year. Complaints were sent to Noida Authority over a range of issues, from pothole-ridden stretches to inadequate drainage systems.Rajiv Ajmani, a resident of J Block in Sector 41, submitted a plea urging officials to immediately repair a stretch of severely damaged road from house numbers J-47 to J-77. Residents claim over a dozen potholes have come up on this stretch, leading to accidents and injuries, especially for cyclists. Ajmani said that the problem has persisted for over six months, with no repairs conducted. As monsoon nears, the problem will only worsen if the stretch is not repaved, he said.RWA general secretary of PK Abadi Block Bhushan Sharma said that patchwork repairs have begun on the main road in Sector 122 after nearly a year. So far, only eight to 10 patches have been fixed, Sharma added.Sanjay Shukla, the RWA general secretary of Shiv Shakti Apartments, said that roads in Sector 71 are regularly broken and waterlogged. “Road repairs have not been carried out in our sector for a long time. As a result, potholes posing accident threats are a concern here,” Shukla said.Other issues highlighted included waste gathering along roadsides and unauthorised parking taking over seven vacant lots across four blocks in the sector. Shukla said broken tiles and toilets are also in urgent need of repairs. Drains have recently been constructed without proper slopes, leading to waterlogging concerns, he added.Officials said resurfacing work has been delayed due to the unavailability of bitumen. Namita Chaubey from Noida Highrise Federation, 100x sectors, echoed these sentiments and said work would commence once materials are available. “Till then, temporary repairs will be undertaken,” Chaubey added.Residents continue to voice concerns, urging officials to prioritise civil infrastructure repairs to ensure the safety and comfort of the residents and commuters.