Unregulated dumping of construction material has transformed the inner lanes of Deo Nagar into daily bottlenecks. This situation causes significant inconvenience to residents, pedestrians, and motorists alike.
Safety Hazards Multiply on Narrow Roads
Mounds of sand, gravel, bricks, and construction debris now occupy large portions of the already narrow roads. These piles come from multiple ongoing projects in the area. They raise serious safety concerns for everyone using these lanes.
Lanes Partially Blocked Without Warning
A recent visit to the locality revealed several inner lanes partially blocked by heaps of construction material. Builders have stacked this material along roadsides. There is no barricading, warning signage, or proper demarcation to alert people.
In many stretches, loose sand has spilled across the carriageway. This makes the surface slippery and increases the risk of skidding. Two-wheelers and pedestrians face particular danger from these conditions.
Traffic Snarls Become Frequent
Vehicles are often forced to slow down dramatically. They must take sharp turns to navigate the cluttered lanes. This leads to frequent traffic snarls throughout the day.
Residents Voice Growing Frustration
Local residents say the problem has worsened over the past few months. A surge in construction activity has contributed to the deteriorating situation.
"During peak hours, it becomes nearly impossible to pass through these lanes," said Surekha Tambat, a Deo Nagar resident. "Schoolchildren, elderly residents, and even ambulances face difficulty. We are not against construction, but basic safety norms are being ignored."
Another resident pointed out the absence of monitoring. This has encouraged builders to dump material indiscriminately across the neighborhood.
"There is no accountability," she explained. "Even pedestrians have to walk on the road because footpaths are completely blocked by construction debris."
Municipal Response Faces Criticism
A source from the Nuisance Detection Squad of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation provided some insight. The NDS takes action whenever complaints arrive from concerned citizens.
"Upon receiving a complaint, our teams conduct inspections," the source stated. "We take immediate action, including issuing notices and imposing penalties on violators."
However, residents argue strongly that enforcement needs improvement. They want authorities to adopt a more proactive approach rather than relying solely on complaint-driven responses.
The current situation highlights a clear gap between municipal procedures and ground realities. Deo Nagar's lanes remain choked while residents await effective solutions.
