CHENNAI: Motorists are facing difficulties on PT Rajan Salai near Sivan Park in KK Nagar, where parts of the road have been damaged following major pipeline-laying work carried out by Metro Water.
The work, which began last month, involved digging up portions of the road, which have since been temporarily restored with concrete. However, the patchwork remains uneven in several places, with loose gravel scattered on the road. This has made it difficult for motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders, to cross the uneven stretches safely.
During the monsoon, water could collect in potholes and low-lying portions of the road, making it difficult for motorists to judge their depth and increasing the risk of accidents. Vehicles also tend to suddenly change lanes to avoid the potholes, causing inconvenience to other road users. At night, the potholes are harder to spot, creating additional difficulties, particularly for two-wheeler riders.
The road will be handed over to the Bus Route Roads (BRR) department for proper restoration after successfully carrying out testing of the pipeline work, said a Metro Water official
A resident, Usain, said, "The road became damaged only after the Metro Water pipeline work was carried out. The potholes that had developed over the past few months have become larger due to the rains. In particular, the continuous movement of heavy vehicles has made the potholes deeper. Two-wheeler riders are finding it difficult to cross these stretches without losing balance."
A Metro Water official said the Metro Water pipeline-laying work had been carried out and the road was temporarily restored with concrete after the pipelines were installed. "The work is completed; testing has to be carried out. After the testing is completed, the road will be handed over to the Bus Route Roads (BRR) department for proper restoration."