Sultanpur's Pothole Nightmare: 2-Foot Craters Plague 5,000 Residents Daily

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News18•08-01-2026, 14:50
Sultanpur's Pothole Nightmare: 2-Foot Craters Plague 5,000 Residents Daily
- •Sultanpur's Katka-Sarvan road, 10 km from headquarters, is severely damaged with 2-foot deep potholes, contradicting government claims of pothole-free roads in Uttar Pradesh.
- •Over 5,000 residents, including schoolchildren, use the road daily, facing accidents and significant inconvenience, especially during emergencies like medical deliveries.
- •Local residents like Tara Devi demand immediate repair, citing the road's long-neglected condition and constant heavy vehicle traffic as reasons for its deterioration.
- •Public Works Department official Arun Kumar stated that patching work is underway across the district and will soon be carried out on the Katka-Sarvan road.
- •Commuters continue to face difficulties, with residents questioning if official promises will translate into actual improvements on the ground.
Why It Matters: Sultanpur's residents suffer daily due to severe potholes, exposing a gap between government claims and reality.
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