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Kapra area residents seek GHMC’s action on road conditions

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Residents of Vampuguda and Kapra in Hyderabad have complained about the deteriorating condition of roads between the Kapra MRO office and Sainikpuri petrol bunk. They have reached out to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) through social media, requesting immediate repairs. The GHMC has acknowledged the issue and stated that the road stretch is part of the CRMP Phase-II project, which is awaiting approval. They have assured residents that work will begin after the project is approved. While residents appreciate the clarification, they have requested temporary patchwork to ensure safer travel until the full project is implemented. This article also provides contact information for the HMWSSB and GHMC for residents to report any concerns related to water, sewerage, or infrastructure issues.
Residents urge GHMC to repair roads in Kapra area

Hyderabad: Residents of Vampuguda and Kapra have called on the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to address the deteriorating condition of roads between the Kapra MRO office stretch and the Sainikpuri petrol bunk. The road, known for its uneven surface and potholes, has become a safety hazard for commuters.

Local resident Mannila Kiran (@MannilaK) made the request on social media, tagging the GHMC Commissioner, the official GHMC handle, and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. In his post, Kiran wrote, “Respected @CommissionrGHMC, Since a long time, I have been requesting to fix the roads from Vampuguda, Kapra MRO office stretch till Sainikpuri Petrol bunk. Kindly do the needful @GHMCOnline @revanth_anumula.”

In response, GHMC’s official social media handle acknowledged the issue and stated, “Dear Citizen, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have forwarded your request regarding the road repairs to the concerned team, and necessary action will be taken as soon as possible. @EE_Kapra @AE_Ward01 @DC1_Kapra.”

An official from GHMC (@aeward01kapra) further clarified that the stretch from Vampuguda to Sainikpuri petrol bunk is part of the CRMP Phase-II project, with approval pending. The official assured that work would begin after the project was approved.

While residents appreciated the clarification, they requested that at least patchwork be carried out in the meantime to ensure safer travel.

Hyderabad residents can contact HMWSSB at 155313 or 040-23300114 for concerns related to water and sewerage or through their social media platforms. The GHMC can be contacted for related issues via its official handle on X (@GHMCOnline).

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), established on November 1, 1989, manages the city’s water supply and sewerage services. The GHMC, responsible for overseeing the city’s infrastructure and civic services, serves a population of 7.9 million across an area of 650 square kilometers.