A recent rain spell in the capital has increased problems for commuters on Kahuta Road, particularly a one-kilometre stretch from Kak Bridge to slaughterhouse where dozens of potholes have turned into deep ponds, making it impossible for a smooth flow of traffic.
Previously, the Punjab government had reconstructed the six-kilometre section from Kak Bridge to Soan Camp by allocating special funds. However, the residents lament that the administration has turned a blind eye towards its maintenance.
Since then, no repair work has been carried out despite repeated requests of the residents of Model Town Humak and adjoining localities, who feared that dilapidated condition of the road could lead to fatal accident any time.
Due to the road condition, all vehicles are driven in zigzags to avoid pool-like potholes especially near the Kak Bridge, Sihala Police Station, Model Town Humak and the underpass connecting the Grand Trunk (GT) Road.
The artery is of great strategic significance as its one end touches the GT Road and the other Islamabad Expressway, linking Azad Jammu and Kashmir with other parts of the country.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 14th, 2020.
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