Kolhapur Residents Demand Road Work Audit

24 May 2024 CW Team

Residents of Kolhapur are advocating for an audit of recent road works following the emergence of numerous potholes and general disrepair in newly constructed road stretches. This public demand comes in response to the deteriorating condition of the roads, which has significantly impacted daily commuting, especially for bikers and motorists navigating the city's streets.

The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) administrator, Kadambari Balkawade, has responded by deploying top civic officials to inspect around 65 recently built road stretches that are now riddled with potholes. The team, including additional commissioner Nitin Desai and deputy commissioners Ravikant Adsul and Shilpa Darekar, will assess the quality of the raw materials used and the specifications provided to the contractors. They are tasked with filing a detailed report that includes geo-tagging of the road stretches along with photos to document the current state and any discrepancies in construction quality .

This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the concerns raised by the community regarding the quality and durability of the infrastructure projects undertaken by the KMC. The audit aims to ensure transparency and accountability in public works, providing residents with reassurance about the measures being taken to rectify the issues and prevent future occurrences.

The situation underscores the importance of maintaining high standards in public infrastructure projects and the need for continuous monitoring to uphold these standards. The community's proactive stance and the subsequent governmental response highlight an active civic engagement in Kolhapur, aiming to improve the quality of life through better infrastructure management.

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