Ameerpet NH 65 pothole near Metro Pillar A1072 poses serious road safety risk
HYDERABAD: A dangerous pothole near Ameerpet Metro Pillar A1072 on National Highway (NH) 65 has become a significant road safety hazard, with residents reporting serious injuries to road users and damage to vehicles.
According to Suresh, an auto-rickshaw driver, the situation has been observed for some time and has now become critical. For example, he said, “I have seen many people fall due to this pothole. People riding vehicles are often caught off guard, lose control, and accidents occur. As a result, several individuals have sustained head injuries.”
He added that road maintenance is a core responsibility of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), but the authorities have failed to ensure a safe roadway. As a result, he said, residents are facing significant hardship. Despite the issue being widely observed, no remedial action has been taken by the authorities.
NH-65 pothole near Pillar A1072 Ameerpet sparks safety fears
A dangerous pothole near Ameerpet Metro Pillar A1072 on NH-65 has become a serious road safety hazard.
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Suresh further stated that regardless of the government in power, the authorities have consistently failed to provide basic road infrastructure, let alone address issues related to funding or road maintenance employment. He reiterated that the damage caused by the pothole has become a critical road safety issue for commuters in the area.
Speaking with HyderabadMail, Narayana Jaya Prakash, Vice President of Allwyn Colony Division, also expressed his frustration with the presence of the pothole. He said that the issue has persisted for a long time and that only temporary patchwork repairs have been carried out. He observed that people have been falling, especially during early morning hours.
He questioned why authorities are not fixing this problem on a main, busy road used by many people. He asked whether no one sees the problem or if they just do not care. He wondered if officials wait for a serious accident, like someone dying, before they act. He said problems like this should be found and fixed before something bad happens.
Jaya Prakash highlighted the dangers for two-wheeler riders, especially if they lose balance and fall in front of heavy vehicles. He gave an example where a girl, though not directly involved, was affected when a vehicle in front of a bus stopped suddenly, causing the bus to swerve and two-wheeler riders to fall. He warned that if such incidents continue, the situation could become even more dangerous.
