Written by Jasbir MalhiMohali | September 28, 2025 10:46 PM IST 3 min readOnce hailed as one of Punjab’s most well-planned townships, Mohali is now grappling with a severe road crisis. From major arteries like Airport Road to the inner “C roads,” potholes and broken patches have become a daily hazard for commuters. Residents claim that hardly any road in the city is free from craters.The Phase 7 to Phase 5 road is almost unrecognisable under potholes, making two-wheelers particularly vulnerable. Local shopkeepers report frequent accidents, while car owners complain of recurring damage to tyres, suspensions, and shock absorbers. Deep cracks have also emerged near Chawla Chowk, Phase 7, and critical stretches including Phase 3B1, Phase 10-11 light point, Phase 4, and the Industrial Area light point in Phase 5.Though some patchwork has been attempted using low-grade bricks, residents warn it’s only a temporary solution. Manjit Singh, a property dealer in Phase 3B2, said, “They are using such poor-quality bricks that one cannot expect the patch to last more than a few weeks.”Kumbhra Road in Phase 10 has become particularly dangerous, with half the road swallowed by a large cavity, forcing traffic onto a single lane. Harcharan Singh Pamma, a local trader, said, “Every day we witness near misses here. It’s a miracle that major fatalities haven’t occurred yet.”Former councillors have criticised the lack of proper planning. R P Sharma, ex-councillor of Phase 6, said, “Roads collapse because the foundation is not laid properly. Instead of thorough repairs, the corporation simply dumps material into potholes. By the next rain, the same holes reappear, endangering commuters.”Gurmukh Singh Sohal, ex-councillor of Phase 4, said, “Even roads constructed a month ago are breaking apart. Poor-quality premix and lack of supervision are causing frequent accidents, especially involving two-wheelers.”Residents report multiple recent accidents near PTL Chowk (Phase 4) and the H-type government quarters, often involving schoolchildren on scooters and elderly riders.Story continues below this adMayor Amarjeet Singh Jeeti Sidhu admitted that heavy monsoon rain worsened the situation but assured, “₹20 crore has been allocated for road repair and reconstruction. Work will begin shortly, and quality checks will be strengthened”.MLA Kulwant Singh called for a high-level inquiry into recurring damage, especially on Airport Road, and said an additional ₹10 crore has been set aside for repairing link roads in surrounding villages.For now, Mohali residents continue to navigate treacherous roads, where every rainfall threatens to worsen commuting hazards. Once a model township, the city now serves as a cautionary tale of negligence, poor planning, and substandard execution.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:mohalipotholes