LB Nagar to Vanasthalipuram road turns a commuters nightmare
HYDERABAD: A vital road linking LB Nagar to Vanasthalipuram has become hazardous for commuters, riddled with potholes and rough patches that have been ignored by authorities for over a year, despite repeated resident complaints.
The issue has come to light through the documentation of B. Ramcharan, a community advocate in Hyderabad. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Ramcharan highlighted the deteriorating condition of NH65, a national highway maintained by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which has seen no permanent resolution.
“My posts, complete with photos and videos, are a public diary of neglect,” said Ramcharan, who runs the account RamforReforms. Speaking to HyderabadMail, B Ramcharan said,“From the area near the LB Nagar Metro Station to Chintalkunta and Hayathnagar, the road is a patchwork of dangerous sinkholes and temporary fixes that wash away with the first rain. It’s a miracle there haven’t been more serious accidents.”
GHMC inaction alleged
Visual evidence from as early as December 2024 up to last week shows a consistent pattern of deep potholes, some inadequately filled with bricks and debris, forcing vehicles, especially two-wheelers, to swerve dangerously in heavy traffic. Ramcharan notes the situation turns critical during the monsoon, with water-filled potholes becoming invisible traps at night.
“The so-called repairs are a cruel joke,” Ramcharan stated. He referenced complaints filed via the official ‘Umaang’ app that have resulted in only partial and temporary filling. “We are not asking for the moon, just a safe, motorable road. We want a road that doesn’t damage our vehicles or risk our lives daily.”
This ongoing neglect has left daily commuters simmering with frustration and anxiety. “This is one of the busiest corridors in the eastern part of the city. Constant traffic jams and vehicle damage have an economic and personal cost for thousands of people,” he added.
When contacted, officials from the GHMC’s Engineering and Maintenance department acknowledged receiving multiple grievances. They cited “procedural delays and pending tenders for comprehensive re-laying” as reasons for the hold-up. However, they provided no concrete timeline for a permanent solution.
