Archive · 22 May 2025
Bhubaneswar Residents Face Issues from Sewerage Work
In Bhubaneswar, when they dug up roads to put in new sewer lines, they didn't fix them properly.
This made the roads bumpy and uneven.
People in some areas are upset because the work wasn't done carefully, with bad barricades and improper leveling.
Now, when it rains, the roads get even worse.
The city's mayor is aware of the problem and is working to get the roads fixed.
Sewerage work in Bhubaneswar creates infrastructural problems.
Residents in Unit III, IX, IV and VIII affected by excavation.
Improper leveling and lack of barricading are causing issues.
Untimely rain exacerbates the uneven road surfaces.
Mayor assures repairs, citing complaints and coordination with WATCO.
- Who
- Residents, WATCO, City Mayor.
- What
- Infrastructural issues due to sewerage line work.
- When
- Ongoing.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, specifically Unit III, IX, IV and VIII.
- Why
- Sewerage line laying work.
Residents' Concerns
Authorities' Actions
Road Quality
Residents' Concerns
Residents report improper leveling after excavation, leading to uneven roads.
Authorities' Actions
The civic body aims to restore the roads properly after the work is completed.
Safety
Residents' Concerns
Residents claim construction sites lack proper barricading, posing a safety risk.
Authorities' Actions
The city is coordinating with WATCO to ensure the work is completed properly and safely.
- Affected Areas
- Unit III, IX, IV and VIII
- Problem
- Improper road leveling and lack of barricading
- Responsible Party
- Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO)
- Mayor's Response
- Coordination for repair
