Hyderabad citizens urge GHMC to fix dangerous road hazards in Banjara Hills
Hyderabad: Hyderabad citizens have expressed serious concerns about the hazardous road conditions near Dr. Reddy’s laboratory in Banjara Hills, particularly regarding the uneven surfaces and rising manholes height, which they believe could lead to accidents. Commuters fear that these road irregularities pose significant risks, especially for two-wheeler riders.
The issue was first highlighted by Lokendra Singh (@HYDTrafficMan) on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In a post, he drew attention to the danger posed by the raised manholes on the curves of the road. “How dangerous is this at curves? There can be fatalities. – Outside TV9, Dr. Reddy’s laboratory – Banjara Hills. @GHMCOnline kindly rectify and make the road surface flat,” Singh wrote.
How dangerous is this at curves ⬇️
There can be fatalities.– Outside TV9, Dr.Reddy’s laboratory – banjara hills @GHMCOnline kindly rectify and make the road surface flat. pic.twitter.com/hRz5hZNnug
— Lokendra Singh (@HYDTrafficMan) November 9, 2024
Echoing Lokendra Singh’s concerns, another local resident, Mahesh, urged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to take swift action. “Hope GHMC will take prompt action instead of placing a tree twig to caution the commuters,” Mahesh commented.
Ravi Kiran, another citizen, suggested a more stringent approach. “For every such problem, including potholes, the GHMC team should be fined ₹100 per day until the issues are resolved. This amount should be deducted from their salaries, then only these guys will work,” he said.
Sailesh Mahadevan also criticised the quality of roadwork in the city, especially by contractors hired by the GHMC. “Manholes rising above roads aren’t just nuisances—they’re dangerous! GHMC’s outsourced work lacks quality checks, allowing contractors to cut corners with unskilled labor. The result? Potholes and manhole humps that endanger lives. GHMC, it’s time to prioritise safety!” Mahadevan stated.
Manholes rising above roads aren’t just nuisances—they’re dangerous! GHMC’s outsourced work lacks quality checks, allowing contractors to cut corners with unskilled labor. The result? Potholes and manhole humps that endanger lives. GHMC, it’s time to prioritize safety!
— Sailesh Mahadevan (@fotographix) November 10, 2024
Speaking with Hyderabad Mail, Lokendra Singh shared his experience and frustrations with the issue. “While commuting to Madhapur two days ago, I noticed the uneven surface in Banjara Hills. The manhole height was raised higher than the road, which is extremely dangerous for two-wheelers. Cars may be able to avoid the hazard, but two-wheeler riders are at serious risk,” he explained. Lokendra mentioned that he had noticed the problem months earlier but only reported it recently. “Initially, I posted about it on X, and while I did receive a response, I have not heard back yet. I am following up with the concerned official, but there has been no reply,” he added.
Dear citizen, the area AE (Engineering) is informed to inspect the site and attend and update the status @BandaEe18 @DC_JubileeHills
— GHMC (@GHMCOnline) November 9, 2024
Lokendra highlighted that the GHMC must conduct regular road inspections to identify and rectify such hazards. “It’s GHMC’s responsibility to maintain the roads, and every road falls under a different ward-level official. There should be a comprehensive road inspection report for each ward, assessing safety parameters like accident rates, street lighting, potential hazards, lane markings, signboards, and drainage systems,” he suggested.
According to Lokendra, a lack of proper inspection and maintenance is leading to many of these issues. “GHMC is not following a consistent inspection routine, which is why we continue to see such dangers on the roads. It’s crucial that the GHMC conduct daily inspections, as these issues affect public safety, and citizens are now forced to report hazards on social media,” he said.
