In Dayalpur village located in Faridabad, Haryana, the construction of a new road has multiplied the troubles for local residents instead of reducing them. Although the road is fully constructed, necessary speed breakers have not been installed at critical locations. Consequently, vehicles passing through this route move at high speeds, and the constant threat of accidents looms large over the area. As soon as one enters the village near the famous Hanuman temple, there is no speed breaker to control vehicle movement. Furthermore, no arrangements have been made to slow down traffic right in front of the school and at Mata Chowk inside the village. Residents point out that since this road connects all the way to Uttar Pradesh, the volume of traffic on it remains consistently high.
Heavy Traffic and Student Safety
Discussing the traffic situation on this route, Deepak states that the volume of vehicles is much higher compared to the actual width of the road. Further ahead on this path are a girls' school and a stadium, where children visit frequently. Bus stops for multiple schools are also situated along this very route. Speed breakers are essential at such spots to keep vehicle speeds in check. Mata Chowk remains crowded, and school children often gather there. Heavy vehicles and large trucks also use this corridor, creating frequent traffic jams and heightening the risk of serious road mishaps.
Open Drains and Lack of Safety Measures
Deepak points out that right as one turns from Mata Chowk toward the side road, there is a deep ditch and an open drain that has not been covered yet. During nighttime, there is a constant danger of someone falling into it. The primary demand of the villagers is to get the drain covered and install warning boards along with speed breakers at the intersection so drivers are aware of the road conditions ahead. Highlighting similar administrative lapses, sanitation issues in Ambala have also kept local infrastructure struggles in the spotlight for the past twenty-five days.
Proposal for One-Way Traffic
Addressing potential solutions, Ranbir Singh suggests that traffic at Mata Chowk should be regulated by making the route one-way. Having separate lanes for incoming and outgoing traffic can significantly reduce vehicle pressure, accompanied by the installation of speed breakers in between. Due to the presence of hospitals and schools nearby, pedestrian movement is continuous, making it especially difficult for children to cross the road. On several occasions, children have narrowly escaped being hit by speeding vehicles, adding to the local anxiety.
Growing Fears and Demands of Villagers
Padam Singh explains that there are multiple spots in the village where roads were built, but speed breakers were left out entirely. This is a very busy corridor with a massive number of vehicles plying on it. The high-speed movement of automobiles keeps residents in a state of perpetual fear. School-going children and senior citizens face the maximum hardship, as they are forced to navigate through moving traffic just to cross the street. Residents demand that along with road development, essential safety features like speed breakers, caution boards, and protective infrastructure must be put in place urgently to prevent any major disaster before it occurs.
