Three Gaibandha roads in sorry state

Three roads in Saghata upazila of the district have become too risky for vehicular movement due to lack of proper renovation.

The roads are bumpy, as huge potholes, cracks and ditches developed at different points. Due to this, a 10-minute journey takes an hour. Road accidents have become an everyday affair.

Bonarpara-Mohimaganj, Bonarpara-Bharatkhali and Bati-Daldalia roads have seen no major renovation since their construction 10 years back.

Despite repeated pleas, the authorities are yet to take any major initiative to repair the damaged roads, alleged locals.

At Bonarpara-Mohimaganj road, many portions have collapsed, creating ditches and potholes. Bitumen carpeting on the road scaled off due to lack of proper repairing. Reckless driving of heavy loaded vehicles on the road turns it bumpy.

Due to damage to the roadside, Bonarpara-Bharatkhali route has become narrow, hampering movement of heavy loaded trucks and tractors. A large portion of the road from college turning point to fire service has developed potholes and large ditches.

Besides, Bati-Daldalia road is in a very bad shape, distrupting movement of all modes of transport, even three-wheelers. During monsoon, the situation turns worse, as rainwater remains stagnant in the potholes and ditches, causing road mishaps.

Contacted, Shabiul Islam, engineer of Saghata Upazila Parishad, said renovation work of the roads is going on, but fund constraint often hampers it.

He, however, said it will take time to improve road communication.

Golam Shaheed Ranju, chairman of the upazila parishad, said local lawmaker Fazley Rabbi Mia has already assured that renovation of the roads will be done.