Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Dilapidated Roads Pose Safety Risks in Sonitpur District
In Sonitpur district, many roads are in bad shape with lots of potholes.
The Sagoli-Ahot Tol road, which was built to help people travel to Tezpur, is falling apart because it hasn't been fixed on time.
Another road, built under a big project, is also in bad condition because the work was not done well.
People think money meant for the road was stolen.
These bad roads are causing accidents, and people are asking the Chief Minister to fix the problems.
They want better roads so they can travel safely.
Roads in Sonitpur district, including NH-15 and NH-37 (A), are filled with potholes and excessive speed breakers.
The Sagoli-Ahot Tol road, constructed a decade ago, is deteriorating due to lack of timely repairs.
A multi-crore road-widening project under the Chief Minister’s signature project has poor construction quality.
Allegations of fund misappropriation by a nexus of construction company, engineers, and local representatives.
Local residents demand Chief Minister’s intervention to address the road issues and prevent accidents.
- Who
- Residents and commuters of Sonitpur district
- What
- Dilapidated roads with potholes and poor construction quality
- When
- Current situation, with issues persisting for years
- Where
- Sonitpur district, including NH-15, NH-37 (A), and other local roads
- Why
- Lack of timely repair, poor construction quality, and alleged misappropriation of funds
- Location
- Sonitpur district, Tezpur
- Roads Affected
- NH-15, NH-37 (A), Sagoli-Ahot Tol road, Khelmati-Khusurabari to Tumuki road
- Maintenance Period
- 5 years (for Sagoli-Ahot Tol road)
- Project Type
- Chief Minister’s signature project (road-widening)
- Issues Reported
- Potholes, poor construction quality, misappropriation of funds
- Impact
- Frequent accidents, risk to commuters
- Local Demand
- Chief Minister’s intervention and remedial steps
