- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The poor state of GT Road, one of Kanpur’s busiest stretches and a key part of the city’s “Smart City” identity, has raised serious concerns over road safety and infrastructure maintenance. A 21-kilometre survey by Dainik Jagran, from IIT Kanpur to Ramadevi, revealed widespread potholes, waterlogging, mud accumulation, and loose gravel, creating hazards for both motorists and pedestrians.
Thousands of vehicles use GT Road daily, but recent rains have uprooted the top layer of the road, leaving the surface riddled with gravel and deep potholes. The correspondent witnessed multiple risky situations, including a near-accident in front of IIT Kanpur when a bike skidded on loose gravel. Residents reported that such incidents have become common since the monsoon began.
Key Problem Points Along the Route:
-Kalyanpur (Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan): Persistent waterlogging since Monday’s rains.
-National Sugar Institute: Combination of potholes and waterlogged patches.
-CSJM University: Around 100 metres of waterlogged road near the divider, causing splashes and reduced visibility.
-Gurudev Chauraha to Polytechnic: A nearly 1 km stretch is severely damaged with mud and potholes on both sides of the divider.
-Gutaiya Crossing to Rawatpur: Continuous potholes and waterlogging.
-Rawatpur to Rev Moti: Potholes filled with rainwater.
-Gol Chauraha to Jarib Chowki: Slightly better road, but deterioration resumes ahead with gravel and waterlogging.
-Jarib Chowki to Jhakarkati Bridge: Muddy, waterlogged side lanes.
-Jhakarkati to Krishnanagar and Shivkatra: Waterlogging near petrol pumps and side roads.
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-Kanshiram Hospital, Ramadevi: Water and mud outside the main gate, affecting patient access.
Hospitals along GT Road, including Heart Institute, JK Cancer Hospital, and Murarilal Tuberculosis Institute, are also struggling as patients and attendants navigate dangerous, waterlogged entry points.
PWD NH-Kanpur Executive Engineer Arun Kumar Jayant acknowledged the problem, attributing it to continuous rainfall. “Repair work is ongoing. Potholes are being filled, and after the rains end, the entire road will be repaired,” he said.