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However, rainfall and constant movement of heavy vehicles cause the repaired surface to peel off within days, exposing the potholes once again. “It has become a yearly ritual. Instead of a permanent solution, we only get temporary fixes,” said Rajesh Wankhede, a resident of Manish Nagar.Neha Deshmukh, a Besa resident, said the deteriorating road poses a serious safety risk. “Thousands of commuters use this junction every day. Two-wheelers are especially vulnerable because potholes filled with rainwater are hardly visible. We don’t want patchwork anymore; we want a permanent road,” she said.Motorists also pointed out that traffic slows down considerably whenever the road deteriorates, resulting in congestion during peak hours. Residents claimed that despite repeated complaints, the situation remains unchanged every monsoon.PWD sources told TOI that the T-Point falls under the jurisdictions of two different PWD divisions. The officials said a long-term solution is now being planned. “The bitumen patch will soon be replaced with interlocking blocks, similar to the adjoining roads. Once completed, it will provide a more durable and uniform carriageway at the junction,” a PWD official said.
