Roundabouts in southern sectors rings of neglect

CHANDIGARH: A symbol of city’s planned layout and beauty, the roundabouts in the southern sectors are in a bad state. What to talk of landscaping, these rotaries have weeds growing on them and residents fear that their condition will only deteriorate during the monsoon.
For example, the roundabouts on the dividing roads of sectors 33-34 and sectors 46-47 are decrepit.The outer layer of the boundary of the former roundabout is falling off, leaving behind huge ugly patches, besides the bushes growing on it and the decorative trees that need a touch of pruning, are also signs of negligence.
Mukesh Anand, superintendenting engineer (building & roads department) of the municipal corporation said, “If a company or an investor wants to take a roundabout on lease, we give it to them on an assurance that they would maintain it well. But the ones which are not leased out are maintained by the MC. I will, however, look into the matter.”
Amrish Sinha, a resident of Sector 34 said, “It’s a nice experience driving on the Madhya Marg, as the roundabouts are quite green and well maintained, but the sheen withers off as soon I near my home in Sector 34, as the roundabout on the roads dividing sectors 33-34 is in a pathetic condition."
“The municipal corporation should take steps to maintain the roundabout on the dividing roads of sectors 33-34 as it is in a pitiable condition, with dry bushes dotting it,” said Amit Sharma, a resident of Sector 46.