Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Varanasi Roads Dug Up, Commuters Face Slow Traffic
Roads in Varanasi are a mess because they've been dug up for repairs, but the work isn't getting done.
This is causing traffic jams and slow speeds, with some people driving at just 10 km per hour.
A local tempo driver and others are complaining.
Police are now involved, and they're taking action against the contractors who haven't finished the job.
Some people are saying the contractors are from Gujarat, but this is contested.
Roads in Varanasi have been dug up for sewer cleaning and repair, causing traffic congestion.
Commuters are experiencing very slow traffic speeds.
Police Commissioner has ordered FIRs against contractors.
The contractors allegedly have not done repair work for at least 20 days.
There are claims about the origin and political affiliations of the contractors.
- Who
- Commuters, contractors, police commissioner Mohit Agrawal
- What
- Roads are dug up for sewer cleaning and repair, leading to traffic congestion and waterlogging
- When
- Ongoing, with work neglected for at least 20 days
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Contractors digging up roads for sewer work but failing to complete repairs.
- Incident
- Roads dug up for sewer work in Varanasi
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Issue
- Traffic congestion and waterlogging due to incomplete roadwork
- Speed
- Traffic speeds as low as 10km/hr reported
- Official Action
- Police ordered to file FIRs against contractors
Sources
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