AGARTALA, June 24 (TIWN): Over past couple of months, the only road connecting from Nagerjala to Amtali via Dropgate has turned into accident prone-zone for the commuters travelling on the same route every day.

Only thing visible on the road is big pot holes, ditches and un-leveled carpeting.

The poor condition of the road poses tremendous dangers to pedestrians and dwellers those who live on either side of the road. On many occasions, pedestrians have reportedly been injured with stone chips hitting them, as vehicles pass by.

The carpeting is washed away from the surface of the road exposing potholes and uneven stretches making the journey of motorists unsafe. After the rains that lashed the city, the road has broken and even big holes could be seen which pose serious threat to the vehicles and their drivers, a motorist said. 
Inconvenience hit to thousands of commuters and office goers, especially the road communication has fallen flat due improper maintenance of the road.

Some of the worst affected areas are Nagerjala, Bordowali, Drop-gate, Milanchakra and Amtali The toppings of road is washed away and accumulated in small mounds creating un-accomplished speed breakers. 

It has turned terrible for the heavy vehicles to travel over Nagerjala to Amtali road.    Appeals have been staged for several times demanding renovation of the road, but no initiative has been taken yet. The condition of the road from Nagerjala to Amtali via Drop gate has turned from bad to worst following the heavy shower.

The Nagerjala to Amtali road via drop gate is one of the busiest roads connecting the areas with other parts of the city and the civic body. The concerned authorities should look into the matter and rehabilitate such potholes and cracks between the roads to ensure a safe journey for driver as it becomes pathetic to drive on the same route, said Passenger.

The present road turned from its original shape to muddy and is flooded with water as incessant rainfall has filled the big pot holes in the roads resulting traffic jams and irregularities of transportation. Unfortunately, commuters have no option but to travel through this long stretch of jumping road full of potholes and boulders, at times risking their own life, while on other occasions, putting their lives and safety in the hands of the driver.

The two-wheelers face the serious threat during the night, as it becomes merely invisible to mark the pot holes and ditches on the road and when the motor bikes slips in to the pot holes the wheels gets skidded and the rider loses the control over the brakes, resulting accidents.

It is important to take steps for immediate renovation of the road as it is one of the busiest roads of the city, said an Auto-rickshaw driver.