16 years on, 13 poles stand to endanger lives in Gomti Nagar
Hindustan TimesLUCKNOW: Even after 16 years since the area was handed over to the Lucknow Municipal Corporation in 2008, a stretch of road in Gomti Nagar has turned into a death trap for commuters. As many as 13 electric poles, installed in the middle of the one-kilometer stretch between Viram Khand 5 and Vineet Khand, continue to pose a significant threat, particularly during dense fog and nighttime travel. Electric poll in the middle of the road at Viram Khand-5 area of Gomti Nagar The road, a crucial link to the Shaheed Path underpass, is frequented by residents and officials but suffers from poor design and inadequate lighting. Echoing similar concerns, a Vineet Khand resident recounted how last winter’s dense fog nearly rendered the poles invisible, increasing the risk of accidents.
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