The Greater Chennai Corporation has addressed repairs on 85 out of the 157 damaged roads recently transferred from the Metro Water department. Dr. J Radhakrishnan, the GCC commissioner, conducted inspections in the southern and western suburbs of the city, particularly in Manapakkam, Mugalivakkam, and Ramapuram areas. These coordinated inspections aimed to expedite the handover of roads by the respective line departments.
Radhakrishnan noted that many areas had deep sewer cuts due to water supply and sewerage line work. Additionally, essential stormwater drain projects were initiated in low-lying streets like Madipakkam to alleviate recurring flooding after rainfall. The goal is to complete these stormwater drain projects by mid-September and then collaborate with line departments to hand over the roads.
During the inspections, officials from the service department were instructed to keep local residents informed about ongoing work, timelines, and to ensure proper barricading at work sites.
However, residents reported persisting issues in areas such as Ram Nagar in Madipakkam and Valluvar Salai in Ramapuram. S Lalitha from Ramapuram mentioned that Valluvar Salai remained in poor condition, with potholes at the Arasamaram four-way junction. Despite officials' promises of road repairs by September, the roads became muddier and more damaged due to continued rainfall. Similar complaints arose in Madanandapuram and Mugalivakkam, where residents expressed frustration with the slow pace of GCC's restoration work.
Given the forecast for more rain, the commissioner emphasized the need to address slushy roads promptly, either by providing alternate routes or by undertaking temporary restoration work without waiting for the line departments to take over.
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