TURA, May 12: In what could become a major point of embarrassment for the Conrad Sangma-led MDA Government, a road that was earlier showcased by the chief minister himself has begun to deteriorate even while repairs are under way.
Earlier, the road in question had developed huge cracks and potholes rendering travel uncomfortable. Seeing the condition of the road, which is one of the more widely used ones in the region, sanction for its repair was made.
About two weeks ago, the CM had visited the road in question and praised the quality of work in addition to informing that completion of repairs would help the people commute more comfortably. However a visit to the same road on Wednesday showed potholes developing in the completed sections as well as those that are currently being repaired.
The visit showed that in almost all the places compacting of the road has not been done properly leading to mounds developing along with potholes.
“The quality of the work is extremely poor and will not last after completion if they maintain this quality of work. We were extremely hopeful that the road would be good after its completion but are not so sure anymore. This could once again be a waste of precious resources,” said Tura resident and A’chik Youth Council (AYC) member, Maxbirth Momin.
The repair work, as per sources, would cost the state Rs 14 crore for about 20 km of road identified as damaged. The project has been awarded to a Tura-based contractor.
Meanwhile the CM, upon being informed of the deteriorating road, said that the matter would be looked into and worked on.
