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Delhi’s Newly Laid Footpath Marred by Potholes, Residents Confused
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:32 PM
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A freshly constructed footpath in Delhi is riddled with holes, leaving pedestrians wary and authorities scrambling to explain the issue.
A newly laid footpath in central Delhi has become a source of frustration for commuters after it was discovered to be riddled with numerous holes. The surface, intended to provide a safer walking route, now poses a tripping hazard for pedestrians.
Local residents have taken to social media to share images of the damaged walkway, sparking a debate about the quality of construction and the speed of the project. Some commuters report that the holes appeared shortly after the path was opened, while others claim they have been present since the construction phase.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation has not yet released an official statement. However, a spokesperson for the corporation said that an inspection would be carried out and repairs would be scheduled as soon as possible. In the meantime, officials have urged pedestrians to exercise caution and use alternate routes where feasible.
City officials are also reviewing the contractor’s work to determine whether the problem stems from inadequate materials or a lapse in quality control. The incident has raised concerns about the oversight of public infrastructure projects across the capital.
Local residents have taken to social media to share images of the damaged walkway, sparking a debate about the quality of construction and the speed of the project. Some commuters report that the holes appeared shortly after the path was opened, while others claim they have been present since the construction phase.
The Delhi Municipal Corporation has not yet released an official statement. However, a spokesperson for the corporation said that an inspection would be carried out and repairs would be scheduled as soon as possible. In the meantime, officials have urged pedestrians to exercise caution and use alternate routes where feasible.
City officials are also reviewing the contractor’s work to determine whether the problem stems from inadequate materials or a lapse in quality control. The incident has raised concerns about the oversight of public infrastructure projects across the capital.