CHENNAI: Following a report published in DT Next on November 10 about motorists facing difficulties due to large potholes and damaged stretches on Paper Mills Road, a key link road connecting Retteri Junction on Jawaharlal Nehru Salai and Perambur, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has carried out repair works, providing relief to residents and motorists.

The road, which witnesses heavy vehicular movement every day, had several large potholes near Sembium bus stop, Krishna Store and Venus bus stop following monsoon rainfall. Further, uneven stretches made commuting difficult, particularly for two-wheeler riders.

The damaged road, which is also prone to water-logging even after mild showers, posed a serious threat to two-wheeler riders with battered surfaces. Kannan, a resident, said, “The potholes have now been repaired. It’s a relief to see that the damaged stretches are repaired. GCC officials repaired the road on Wednesday.”