Residents in Gurugram Face Hazards from Open Manholes and Sewage Issues
Gurugram: Open manholes, sewage choke key Sec 69 link road to SPR

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Residents and corporate employees along Kushal Chowk Road in Sector 69, Gurugram, are enduring unsanitary conditions due to open manholes, stagnant wastewater, and potholes. Despite numerous complaints, local authorities have yet to address the persistent issues affecting this vital link to the Southern Peripheral Road.
- 01Residents have reported six uncovered manholes and stagnant sewage on Kushal Chowk Road for over six months.
- 02Local authorities attribute the sewage issues to inadequate disposal systems and unauthorized sewer connections.
- 03Corporate employees are facing challenges accessing the area, with ride-hailing services either refusing rides or charging higher fares.
- 04A 900-mm diameter RCC-covered master sewer line has been laid, but extension work is pending due to legal issues.
- 05Residents fear worsening conditions, particularly with the onset of frequent rains leading to increased waterlogging.
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Residents and corporate employees along an 800-metre stretch of Kushal Chowk Road in Sector 69, Gurugram, are grappling with severe sanitary issues, including six uncovered manholes and stagnant wastewater. Complaints have been ongoing for over six months, yet local authorities have failed to implement a permanent solution. The road serves as a crucial link to the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) for localities like Kushal Colony and Avenue 69. Corporate employees report difficulties crossing the area, with ride-hailing services either refusing to pick them up or charging inflated fares. Local officials from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) attribute the problem to deficiencies in the wastewater disposal system, exacerbated by unauthorized sewer connections from nearby rental accommodations. Although a new 900-mm diameter RCC-covered master sewer line has been laid along the SPR, its extension is stalled due to pending legal clearances. Residents express concerns that conditions will worsen, especially with frequent rains leading to knee-deep water accumulation and further waterlogging.
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The unsanitary conditions on Kushal Chowk Road directly affect residents and corporate employees, leading to health hazards and accessibility issues.
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