SAS Nagar, July 18:
In continuation of the Punjab Road Cleanliness Mission launched in the district two days back, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal conducted a detailed inspection of the road stretch from the Bus Stand lights to Phase 11, Mohali.
Sharing details of the inspection, the DC said the stretch starting from the light points of Phases 6 to 11 was thoroughly reviewed. Officers were directed to rectify all issues in a time-bound manner.
At the Phase 6 light point, she observed a disorganised gathering of labourers stopping vehicles in search of work. She instructed that they be shifted to a designated point where traffic flow remains undisturbed.
While passing the Phase 1 Police Station, the DC noted the poor condition of the side berms, which were overcrowded with impounded and confiscated vehicles. She emphasized their immediate removal. She also took strong notice of hanging electric cables along the road and directed PSPCL to secure them properly.
At the Swaraj light point, she found litter scattered across the road and ordered its prompt clearance. In Phase 5, near the mango belt, she stressed the need for constructing a rainwater harvesting structure to prevent waterlogging and ensure smooth traffic flow during rains.
Inspecting the markets and road stretches in Phases 3B2, 7 and 9, she expressed concern over the neglected condition of green belts, broken central verge grills, gaps in plantation and encroachments on side berms.
The DC took serious note of the waterlogged stretch from Gurdwara Saacha Dhan Sahib (Phase 3B1) to Chawla Lights and directed officials to lay a storm sewer line at the earliest.
During her visit to Phases 8 to 11, she instructed officials to ensure proper road signage and fully functional streetlights, especially at the chowk and road stretch between Gurdwara Amb Sahib and PSEB. She was also informed about ongoing sewer line work in Phase 9.
The Deputy Commissioner said that these field visits under the Punjab Road Cleanliness Mission aim to ensure timely repair of potholes, clear road markings, safe footpaths, working streetlights, regular waste removal, and overall civic hygiene and infrastructure maintenance.
She added that today’s inspection was conducted with the engineering and sanitation teams of MC Mohali and GMADA, and all concerned departments have been instructed to resolve the issues on priority before the next review.
