Rain Exposes Incomplete Roadworks, Dug-Up Streets and Civic Lapses Across Ahmedabad

Despite the formal onset of the monsoon, several parts of Ahmedabad continue to grapple with incomplete roadworks, hazardous excavations and neglected civic infrastructure, raising questions over the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) pre-monsoon preparedness.

The civic body had directed that all pre-monsoon works be completed by June 15, prohibited fresh excavation works and instructed officials to repair potholes before the rainy season.

However, more than two weeks after the deadline, and with the monsoon now active, several projects across the city remain unfinished, causing inconvenience and safety concerns for commuters and residents.

Areas including Vrundavan Heights in Gota, Khodiyar Temple crossroads in New Ranip, Vasukinagar in Nava Vadaj and parts of Odhav continue to witness incomplete civic works. Residents allege that the unfinished projects have worsened road conditions during the first spell of rain.

Nearly a fortnight ago, Standing Committee Chairman Kamlesh Patel had reportedly instructed officials to strictly adhere to deadlines and halt excavation works before the monsoon. However, the situation on the ground suggests that several contractors and civic departments have failed to comply with the directives.

Residents say that, like previous years, the civic body's multi-crore pre-monsoon action plan appears to have remained largely on paper, with unfinished infrastructure work adding to monsoon-related hardships.

Odhav: Dilapidated water tank near municipal school raises safety concerns

In Adinath Nagar, Odhav, a decades-old water tank dating back to the panchayat era remains in a dilapidated condition despite guidelines requiring dangerous structures to be demolished before the monsoon.

The structure stands adjacent to an AMC primary school, prompting concerns among locals that heavy rainfall could weaken the ageing tank and endanger schoolchildren if it collapses.

Gota: Half-finished road leaves commuters at risk

Road construction on the stretch connecting Godrej Garden City crossroads to Vrundavan Heights via Savvy Swaraj began around two months ago. While one carriageway has been completed, the other side has been left unfinished.

Residents claim the road near Vrundavan Heights has developed deep potholes and becomes waterlogged during the monsoon, increasing the risk of accidents. They allege that despite recurring complaints every year, the location has not received adequate attention from the authorities.

New Ranip: Three-month roadwork continues without adequate safety measures

Road construction and excavation near the Khodiyar Temple crossroads in New Ranip have reportedly continued for nearly three months.

A large excavation remains at the junction despite the arrival of the monsoon. Residents allege that proper barricading has not been installed and only loose soil has been dumped into portions of the trench. They also claim that an open drainage line along the road towards Kaligam poses a serious hazard, particularly at night.

Narol: Overflowing drains trouble Maria Park residents

Residents of Maria Park in Ranipur village, Narol, have complained of damaged roads and overflowing sewage for nearly two months.

Locals have alleged that the civic issues remain unresolved despite repeated representations to elected representatives, including corporators and Hospital Committee Chairman Dr Chandni Patel. They fear the unhygienic conditions could increase the risk of water-borne diseases during the monsoon.

Nava Vadaj: White-topping project faces prolonged delays

The white-topping road project near the railway crossing in Vasukinagar, Nava Vadaj, has been under way for around six months.

Residents allege that the work is progressing slowly, with only one side of the road completed so far. They further claim that repeated extensions to the project timeline have prolonged inconvenience for commuters and delayed restoration of normal traffic movement.