Gurgaon: Portions of the 1.3-km road between sectors 102 and 102A, linking Upper Dwarka Expressway with Dwarka Expressway, have developed cracks within just six months of redevelopment.GMDA revamped the road from Feb 2024 to Oct last year at a cost of Rs 11.8 crore. The project included reconstruction of the main carriageway, surface drains and footpaths.“This is the master road and was constructed only a few months ago. However, it is already developing potholes, and its top layer has started coming off. This shows that the quality of construction was not up to the mark,” said Ashok Sharma, a resident of Joyville.The stretch is a key link for thousands of families living in societies located along both sides of the road. With traffic volume increasing in the area, commuters fear the condition may worsen further during the monsoon if timely repairs are not carried out.Gursimron Aurora, a resident of Adani Oyster in Sector 102, said, “Potholes have already developed near the underpass. This poses a serious risk to commuters. Despite complaints by residents, only temporary repairs were made by the authorities. The situation is likely to worsen further with the coming of the monsoon,” he said.A senior GMDA official acknowledged the issue and said the damage was because of external factors. “We have received complaints about damage on the road. As per the initial assessment, the damage is largely due to external factors. There were leakages in internal water pipelines of nearby societies. We have told the society managements concerned to rectify the issue. Discharge of sewage water being dumped in the areas was also reported. The contractor responsible for the revamp has been asked to carry out repairs. Work will be carried out once weather conditions are suitable,” the official said.
