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Poor Road Conditions in Jhilmil Industrial Area Hamper Traders
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM
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Traders in Delhi's Jhilmil industrial zone are facing mounting difficulties as the area's roads deteriorate, affecting the movement of goods and daily operations.
Delhi's Jhilmil industrial area is grappling with severely degraded road infrastructure, according to local business owners. The pothole-ridden streets and uneven surfaces have slowed down the transport of raw materials and finished products, leading to delays and higher operating costs for firms operating in the zone.
Shopkeepers and warehouse managers reported that delivery vehicles are frequently forced to take longer detours or reduce speed, which not only hampers timely deliveries but also increases fuel consumption. Some traders have begun to consider relocating to better-connected industrial parks, citing the current conditions as unsustainable for their businesses.
Local authorities have been approached by a coalition of merchants seeking immediate remedial action. While officials have acknowledged the problem, no concrete timeline for road repairs has been announced, leaving the commercial community uncertain about when normal operations can resume.
The situation underscores a broader challenge of infrastructure maintenance in rapidly expanding industrial corridors around the capital, where inadequate road upkeep can directly impact economic activity and employment.
Shopkeepers and warehouse managers reported that delivery vehicles are frequently forced to take longer detours or reduce speed, which not only hampers timely deliveries but also increases fuel consumption. Some traders have begun to consider relocating to better-connected industrial parks, citing the current conditions as unsustainable for their businesses.
Local authorities have been approached by a coalition of merchants seeking immediate remedial action. While officials have acknowledged the problem, no concrete timeline for road repairs has been announced, leaving the commercial community uncertain about when normal operations can resume.
The situation underscores a broader challenge of infrastructure maintenance in rapidly expanding industrial corridors around the capital, where inadequate road upkeep can directly impact economic activity and employment.