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Manikonda residents express disappointment over halted road construction

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Unfinished Road Manikonda

Manikonda: Residents of Laxmi Priya Colony in Manikonda, Hyderabad, are once again facing delays in the construction of a new road. Despite initial progress, the road project has been halted, leaving the community frustrated and questioning the local authorities.

Speaking with the Hyderabad Mail, Karthik Jammulapati, a resident of Manikonda, said, “The road work commenced on August 1, 2024, and was completed up to Ibaco on August 18. However, several pending tasks, including manhole fixing, debris cleaning, and completing the remaining road portion, remain unfinished.”

“The Manikonda Municipality engineering department states that one contractor has completed the work from Sri Sai Residency to Ibaco, and another contractor is responsible for the remaining half,” said Karthik. “However, the second contractor has not been finalised yet, and the pending works are being neglected. Neither the contractor nor the municipality engineering team is responding to our inquiries.”

Residents have been following up with the authorities regularly, including the ward-15 councilor, who had assured them that the works would be completed soon. However, there has been no progress.

Unfinished Road Construction

Karthik further explained that the residents had faced significant struggles due to the road’s previous state, which was damaged during infrastructure projects last year. Frustrated by the lack of action, they also launched a campaign called “No Road, No Tax” in March 2024. While their efforts led to some progress, the recent halt in the road works has reignited their concerns.

The residents fear that the unfinished road may deteriorate further, causing inconvenience to the community. They are urging the authorities to expedite the remaining works to prevent further delays and ensure the well-being of the residents.

The Laxmi Priya Colony RWA has taken to social media to question the Manikonda Municipality about the status of the road works and the pending tasks. They have highlighted the unfixed manholes, uncleared debris, and the lack of progress on the new road section from Ibaco to Suha Apartments.