Dehradun's Banjarawala: Smart City Dream Crumbles in Potholes, 4 Years of Neglect

• Banjarawala roads, 3km from Dehradun's ISBT, are severely damaged by potholes, neglected for 4 years despite 'Smart City' claims.
• Lack of inter-departmental coordination leads to repeated digging for sewage, gas, and water lines without proper repair, creating a "dig and forget" cycle.
• Residents face constant dust, mud, and increased risk of respiratory diseases; roads become accident-prone zones, especially for two-wheelers and children.
• Potholes turn into dangerous ponds during rain, while dry weather brings suffocating dust, increasing vehicle maintenance costs for locals.
• The issue extends beyond Banjarawala to areas like Raipur, Mehuwala, and Bhandari Bagh, highlighting a broader infrastructure failure in Dehradun.

Why It Matters: Dehradun's Banjarawala roads are a symbol of Smart City failure due to 4 years of departmental neglect.