Students Struggle Through Mud At Muzaffarnagar Railway Underpass As Residents Confront Officials

Muzaffarnagar: Construction delays and poor road conditions at the under-construction railway underpass in Reshu Vihar, near Shri Ram College, triggered strong resentment among local residents on Friday. Frustrated over the slow pace of work and the muddy approach road, a resident confronted officials at the site, questioning their failure to provide even one properly paved route for commuters.

The ongoing inconvenience has particularly affected students travelling to and from the college, along with residents and daily commuters who regularly use the route.

Muddy Road Creates Problems for Students and Commuters

Local resident Vikas Balyan alleged that construction of the underpass was progressing at an extremely slow pace. He said the accumulation of mud had made the road dangerous, with several students reportedly slipping and falling while crossing the stretch.

He further pointed out that commuters face the risk of accidents every day due to the poor condition of the road, while the agencies responsible for the construction have failed to address the problem.

Why Are Residents Angry with the Authorities?

During his interaction with officials, Balyan also criticised Minister Kapil Dev Aggarwal, alleging that the minister visits the site, makes assurances to residents and leaves without ensuring any effective improvement on the ground.

Describing the assurances as mere attempts to pacify people, he said the actual situation remained unchanged despite repeated promises.

Officials Cite Delay in Soil Permission

Responding to the concerns, officials reportedly attributed the construction delay to the pending permission required for soil.

However, Balyan questioned the explanation, asking how ordinary residents could be expected to obtain permissions when the concerned officials themselves were unable to secure the required approval.

The confrontation has once again brought attention to the slow progress of the railway underpass project and the difficulties faced by students and local commuters. Residents are seeking a practical solution to the road conditions and faster completion of the construction work.

Reported by: Rohit