Pratap Nagar Cement Road in Nagpur Faces Dust and Safety Hazards
Nagpur’s Pratap Nagar Cement Road, stretching from Pratap Nagar to Somalwar HS Khamla Road, has become a severe inconvenience for both residents and commuters. The roadwork remains incomplete, causing chaos in the form of hazardous dust and traffic snarls, turning daily travel into a nightmare for locals.
The stretch, crucial for residents of Ranapratap Nagar, Telecom Nagar, Ramkrishna Nagar, Ashok Colony, and Trisharan Nagar, all part of the South-West Nagpur constituency represented by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, is witnessing an array of issues that need urgent attention. While one section of the road (from Baba Saoji to Dutta Medical) has been completed, the lack of progress on the other half has left commuters with no choice but to share a single lane, further compounding the traffic chaos. The situation is worsened by the slow-paced construction of interlocking blocks on the footpath, with construction debris and stone dust littering the area. The constant movement of vehicles kicks up clouds of dust, presenting serious health risks, particularly for two-wheeler riders and pedestrians. In fact, the dust levels are so high that, by evening, the situation resembles a fog, severely impairing visibility and making it hazardous for everyone on the road.
The situation is equally grim in the area between Shyam Nagar and Chandankhede Floor Mill, where, despite the cement road being operational, the same issues of dust and poor infrastructure prevail. For many, this has led to the adoption of face masks as a precautionary measure when commuting or even walking along these stretches. With the incomplete roadwork and insufficient management, the ongoing issues underscore a pressing need for the authorities to expedite construction and address the safety and health concerns of the public. If not addressed soon, the continuing hazards could further impede the mobility of the city’s residents and potentially cause more accidents, as visibility remains poor and air quality deteriorates. Given the importance of this road for the smooth functioning of the area and its direct impact on residents’ daily lives, it is crucial that the civic authorities expedite the completion of the construction, minimize the dust levels, and ensure better traffic management, for the health and safety of Nagpur’s citizens.
