Pithoragarh: The continuous falling debris near Barakot in Pithoragarh-Tanakpur All Weather Road is causing a lot of trouble for the commuters. Passengers have to wait for two to three hours. The executing agency is working very loosely. The Congress has raised the demand for an immediate solution to the problem.
Former provincial spokesperson of Congress Bhuvan Pandey has said that debris is falling on Pithoragarh-Tanakpur motor road for the last 10 days. Traffic is being disrupted due to falling debris. Passengers have to wait for two to three hours. Passengers traveling between Pithoragarh-Tanakpur are facing a lot of trouble in the scorching heat. The relatives of the referred patients are also suffering from this problem. He said that now the monsoon season is near. In such a situation, there is a possibility of more debris coming on the road. Accusing the executive body of working very loosely, he said that the work should be expedited and the problem of Barakot spot should be removed before the monsoon period.
Piles of soil planted in Krishnapuri road, pedestrians and drivers upset
Unknown tipper drivers have piled up mud on the inner road of Krishnapuri road, causing trouble to the motorists as well as the pedestrians. Even after the complaint, the angry ward residents have warned to take to the streets due to the lack of action to remove the soil.
For the past few days soil is being thrown by unknown tipper drivers on the road constructed from Matiani saw mill band to Krishnapuri ward. Pedestrians as well as motorists are getting harassed due to piles on the road. Member Ravindra Bisht has complained at many levels and demanded action against those who throw soil on the road, but so far no initiative has been taken in this direction. Member Bisht has said that the rainy season is going to start soon. There is a possibility of spreading the soil in the rain and spreading it all over the road. This will add to the problems of the people. He has warned the ward residents to take to the streets with them if the soil is not removed immediately.
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