Prolonged work in Kolar hits road block; commuters facing difficulty
   Date :31-May-2024

Prolonged work in Kolar hits road 
 
 
 
 
 
By Sanyogita Agrahari
 
 
 
Residents and commuters in Kolar area are facing significant inconvenience as the ongoing construction project continues to drag on with no clear end in sight. Through the sources it has been revealed that the reconstruction of six lane road was initiated six to eight months ago which is stretching from Chuna Bhatti to Kolar which was intended to address the severely deteriorated road condition. However, the slow progress has led to extensive traffic jams and congestion, affecting daily life and business activities. The road in question had long been a source of complaints from the public with uneven surfaces making travel hazardous. While intention was to improve the infrastructure, the incomplete execution is resulting worse condition for the commuters. The Kolar area is a critical connectivity point for several localities and the reconstruction has affected not only commuters but also local business. “I’m frustrated with the ongoing road construction in our area. The reconstruction process has been taking months, and it’s causing immense inconvenience to us.
 
The traffic jams and congestion are a daily nightmare, and it’s affecting our daily lives. I remember when the officials started the reconstruction work, we were all relieved that finally, something was being done about the terrible road conditions but instead of relief it has become nightmare us”, said Kolar resident, Ankur Yadav. Similarly, a college student, Abhishek Singh mentioned that “I travel through the Kolar area daily to go to my university. The traffic jams are getting worse by the day and especially during the peak sun hour. It is so frustrating for me stand in traffic for long in extreme heat. Also, construction dust is not good people who live, work and commute here. I understand that reconstruction is necessary, but the authorities should have a plan in place to minimise the inconvenience caused to the public” long going construction work can cause numerous problems as construction activities can generate significant amounts of dust, which can contain harmful substances like silica, heavy metals, and asbestos.
 
Inhaling these particles can cause respiratory problems and other health issues. Secondly, living near a construction site can cause stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues due to the constant noise, disruption, and inconvenience. And the further concern is as the monsoon season approaches, fear of further deterioration in road condition loom large. The combination of heavy rain and poorly constructed roads could spell disaster for the area with the potential for flooding and increased accidents.