A safety hazard on busy Bazullah Road
A poorly installed, raised manhole cover on a busy road in T Nagar has become a significant safety hazard for cyclists and motorcyclists. Local residents report that the obstruction has already caused accidents and poses a risk during rainy weather.
Why it matters
This highlights urban infrastructure maintenance issues that directly impact public safety and daily commute reliability.
A manhole cover jutting about five inches above road level has become an accident hazard on busy Bazullah Road in T Nagar, with motorists and two-wheeler riders at risk.
The danger became clear on Friday when a cyclist riding ahead of a car hit the raised cover, lost his balance and was thrown onto the road, landing in front of the car behind him. The driver slammed on the brakes in time, narrowly avoiding what could have been a serious accident.
The problem is the way the manhole cover has been fixed. Instead of being level with the road, it sticks out prominently, leaving cyclists and motorcyclists particularly vulnerable. Cars with good ground clearance may be able to pass over it without scraping their undersides, but that offers little comfort to those on two wheels.
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