Plan to repair roads ready, footpaths stay out of radar

Aurangabad | Saturday | 15th December, 2018

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However, this work does not include the construction or restoration of footpaths.With most footpaths in the city are broken, encroached or covered in debris, pedestrians have to navigate oncoming traffic. “Due to heavy traffic, the entire road is occupied by vehicles leaving no space for pedestrians. “The road in Nandanvan Colony, opposite Mauli Medical, has no footpath for a 100-metre stretch. Either side of the road from MGM to Seven Hills lacks a footpath. Aurangabad: Most city roads are without footpath and those with a pedestrian pathway haev been encroached upon.The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which has Rs 100 crore with it for the last one-and-half years for the construction and repair of 51 roads, may soon issue the work order..