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Civic Failure Turns Scenic Route into Garbage Corridor
18 Sep
Summary
- Scenic Gurgaon-Faridabad Road now a dumping corridor for waste and sewage.
- Commuters report long drives replaced by eyesore due to garbage and debris.
- Municipal corporations face criticism for failing to maintain critical arterial road.
The Gurgaon-Faridabad Road, once celebrated for its scenic beauty and popular for leisurely drives, has degraded into a corridor of persistent civic dereliction. It is now heavily strewn with garbage and construction waste, with sewage also being discharged into the adjacent Aravalis, significantly impacting the environment and the commuter experience. This critical artery, used daily by thousands of office-goers, has become a stark symbol of administrative apathy.
Commuters report that the road's visual degradation, characterized by rampant dumping and uncleared debris, has deterred recreational use. Despite routine travel by senior government officials and VIP convoys, the blatant disregard for waste management continues. The MCG has issued penalties totaling Rs 2.7 crore for illegal dumping city-wide over the past year. Specific improvements for the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road are promised within a week, including enhanced surveillance and enforcement, according to the MCG commissioner.
