The Tiruchi City Corporation Budget for 2024-25 presented on Wednesday has evoked mixed responses from residents and civic activists.
The civic body, under various schemes, has allocated funds for road development and has initiated steps to implement Phase IV and V underground drainage (UGD) projects. However, the residents have urged the Corporation to take steps to expedite the work in Phases II and III and Smart Cities Mission before commencing work on the next phase as they have to bear the brunt of a roller-coaster ride on these roads.
The Corporation has re-laid several major roads in the last year. However, the authorities have so far turned a blind eye to the poor condition of interior roads in residential areas. “Temporary repairs are carried out by the civic body every year, but a single spell of rain is enough to erase the effect of the repairs. There is no viable mechanism to effectively repair roads. Officials must inspect the restoration work and ensure the quality of roads,” said N. Jamaludeen, a civic activist.
