A local corporation has received its largest-ever fund allocation of 49 crore to re-lay over 400 roads. This initiative follows extensive damage caused by underground sewage and drinking water supply work, which had negatively impacted road conditions across the area. Out of a total of 780 roads, 487 will be re-laid at an estimated cost of 41.8 crore. The reconstruction efforts are focused on interior roads, particularly those providing access to schools, bus stops, and hospitals. Additionally, a sum of 7.8 crore has been earmarked for the renovation of eight major roads that had long been a concern for residents. These roads include Kamarajar Nagar Road and Pachaiamman Koil Road, both of which had been longstanding demands from the community. This road rehabilitation plan is the largest allocation for infrastructure works in the area to date. To ensure quality and longevity, the corporation has mandated the submission of inspection reports before any roadwork commences. Contractors are required to carry out the re-laying process under the direct supervision of officials. Additionally, the corporation plans to conduct sample tests on materials used for road construction, as the previous shortage of technical staff had been a concern. A thorough inspection of roads will be conducted before contractors are paid. Residents have voiced concerns over the poor condition of roads, citing inadequate monitoring by authorities during previous road-laying works as a significant issue. One of the main complaints was that underground infrastructure projects, such as sewage and water supply connections, were often completed after roads had already been re-laid, leading to unnecessary damage. This practice, according to some community leaders, has been a waste of taxpayer money, as roads were dug up again shortly after reconstruction.

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