Howrah's NH 16: Paved Road, But Garbage & Stench Make It Unbearable

• A section of NH 16 service road in Howrah, near Sankrail Industrial Park, is in a deplorable state despite its paved infrastructure.
• Footpaths are unusable due to hundreds of meters of garbage, emitting foul smells, attracting flies, and forcing pedestrians onto the main road.
• The hazardous conditions, including intense stench, smoke, and illegal parking, compel commuters to cover their faces or use alternative routes, increasing accident risks.
• Locals and commuters attribute the worsening state of the road and surrounding area to administrative indifference.

Why It Matters: It reveals how administrative neglect makes a good road dangerous due to garbage and stench.