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Delhi footpaths overrun by encroachments, pedestrians forced to risk lives
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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Encroachments on Delhi's sidewalks are compelling pedestrians to walk on the road, exposing them to danger.
Municipal officials in Delhi have reported a growing problem of illegal structures and stalls occupying the city's footpaths. The encroachments leave little or no space for pedestrians, forcing many to step onto the adjoining road. This shift increases the likelihood of accidents, especially during peak traffic hours.
Local residents have voiced concerns that the lack of safe walking space endangers commuters, including schoolchildren and the elderly. While authorities have issued notices to clear the obstructions, compliance remains limited, and the situation persists across several busy corridors.
Urban planners warn that continued neglect of sidewalk clearance could exacerbate traffic congestion and compromise public safety. The municipal corporation has indicated that it will intensify monitoring and removal efforts in the coming weeks to restore pedestrian pathways to their intended use.
Local residents have voiced concerns that the lack of safe walking space endangers commuters, including schoolchildren and the elderly. While authorities have issued notices to clear the obstructions, compliance remains limited, and the situation persists across several busy corridors.
Urban planners warn that continued neglect of sidewalk clearance could exacerbate traffic congestion and compromise public safety. The municipal corporation has indicated that it will intensify monitoring and removal efforts in the coming weeks to restore pedestrian pathways to their intended use.