Residents of Gurgaon's Sector 9A have lodged a formal complaint against the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and its contractor over the poor quality of road restoration following sewer line work. The project, carried out on the main sector road between ESI Hospital and the main pumping station, has left the stretch in a hazardous state, according to the local Resident Welfare Association (RWA).
Contractor's Incomplete Work Sparks Outrage
In a complaint addressed to MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, the residents have alleged that the contractor responsible for the sewer project failed to properly restore the excavated road. The contractor reportedly excavated the road for the sewer line but only completed the base preparation and laying of Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM). The contractor claimed that laying the final Bituminous Concrete (BC) layer was the MCG's responsibility, a point the RWA strongly contests.
The RWA argues that for proper quality control and single-point accountability, the same agency that dug up the road must be responsible for the complete restoration, including the final surfacing. This dispute has left the 900-metre-long road in a precarious condition.
Multiple Defects Pose Serious Safety Risks
Lalit Suraj Bhola, the General Secretary of the Sector 9A RWA, detailed the numerous problems with the restored stretch. He stated that the road now presents serious safety risks for both motorists and pedestrians due to multiple defects. These include an uneven surface, loose aggregates scattered across the carriageway, inadequate binding by bitumen, and an apparent lack of proper rolling and compaction during construction.
Residents fear that the visible loose gravel will only deteriorate further with ongoing traffic and the impending monsoon rains, worsening the situation. They also alleged that a superficial seal coat was applied in what appears to be an attempt to hide these underlying defects, despite the DBM and base layers being structurally unsound. The RWA has labeled this move an unacceptable engineering practice and a mere cosmetic fix that fails to address the fundamental flaws.
MCG Official Unresponsive, Accountability Demanded
The residents' complaint highlights a clear breakdown in oversight and quality assurance. Despite repeated attempts to seek clarification, MCG Executive Engineer Tushar Yadav did not respond to calls or messages regarding the matter, adding to the frustration of the sector's inhabitants.
The core demand from the RWA remains firm: the contractor must be held accountable and compelled to complete the restoration work to acceptable standards. The association insists that passing the buck for the final layer to a different agency compromises the road's longevity and safety, setting a dangerous precedent for civic work in the city. The situation underscores ongoing challenges in municipal governance and contractor accountability in Gurgaon's infrastructure projects.
