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Nashik Roads Crumble: Monsoon Exposes Pothole Crisis
6 Jul
Summary
- Heavy rains have revealed numerous potholes across Nashik city roads.
- Ongoing infrastructure work for the 2027 Kumbh Mela is complicated by road damage.
- Temporary pothole repairs with GSB are criticized for lack of durability.
Fresh rainfall in Nashik over the past four days has worsened road conditions, revealing numerous potholes and increasing traffic congestion. This issue is particularly problematic as it affects ongoing road widening and upgrading works intended for the 2027 Kumbh Mela. A truck became stuck after a service road near Dwarka Circle caved in, highlighting the severity of the problem.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated road improvement on 28 major roads but cannot perform asphalt repairs during the monsoon. They are using Granular Sub-Base (GSB) for temporary fixes, which residents find ineffective as it washes away easily.
Citizens advocate for modern, durable repair technologies like cold mix solutions. They express frustration over the repeated use of GSB, deeming it a waste of public funds and urging for long-term remedies. Concerns about increased accident risks due to muddy roads have also been raised.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Nashik district, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. The city recorded 64.4 mm of rainfall from Friday to Monday evening. Despite the road issues, the rainfall has positively impacted water availability, boosting reserves in Gangapur, Mukane, and Darna dams.
