Key road linking NH-9 & RRTS station riddled with potholes

Ghaziabad: The New Link Road, a key route connecting NH-9 with the new bus stand, metro station and Namo Bharat Station, is in a severely deteriorated condition. Often called Ghaziabad's lifeline, the road carries an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 vehicles daily, including buses, trucks and cars.Residents have complained about potholes and loose gravel in the middle of the road and along the edges, making travel risky amid heavy traffic. However, despite several complaints, there was no redress on the matter.NK Negi, a Siddharth Vihar resident, has formally written to the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) on the matter. "The GMC is responsible for the maintenance of this road, and residents are demanding that potholes and other cement materials be filled and removed. I have filed a complaint regarding this," said Negi.Arun Singh, a regular commuter on the stretch, said the road is riddled with potholes. "In many places, there are deep potholes in the middle and on the roadside. At some places the gravel has come out, causing problems for those using this road because people change lanes suddenly upon seeing potholes in the heavy traffic, which increases the risk of accidents," said Singh.The corporation has acknowledged the complaint and initiated the tender process to expedite necessary repairs. "A tender for the road construction, from NH-9 to Meerut Tiraha via Gangajal Project, has already been invited, and the complaint has been updated on the IGRS portal. The construction department is expediting work," said an official.