Residents of large colony complain of long‑standing infrastructure failures
Gurugram — Residents of Sushant Lok Phase 2, a predominantly residential colony developed in the 2000s that now houses around 8,000 families, have flagged a range of civic problems they say have persisted for years, including damaged roads, inadequate street lighting, irregular garbage collection, intermittent water supply and waterlogging after rains.
Local residents and the colony’s Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) told reporters that roughly seven kilometres of the colony’s estimated 30‑kilometre internal road network require repairs. They also complained that several recently repaired stretches have begun deteriorating, raising concerns about the quality and durability of work carried out so far.
- Roads: Nearly 7 km of internal roads reportedly need repair; service roads and internal lanes are particularly affected by potholes and uneven surfaces.
- Drainage and waterlogging: Poor drainage was said to cause waterlogging after rainfall in several locations.
- Street lighting and sanitation: Inadequate street lighting and irregular sanitation services were cited as safety and hygiene concerns.
Pawan Yadav, president of the RWA, said that while some stretches were repaired last year and earlier this year, several others still require urgent work. He said Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) officials had told residents that road work was halted because of a shortage of bitumen, and that temporary fixes were not carried out in affected areas.
“While some stretches were repaired last year and earlier this year, several others are still in urgent need of repairs,”
Another resident, Prithi Singh Saha, pointed out that poor road conditions were not only causing inconvenience to commuters but also making pedestrian movement difficult in many lanes. Several residents said waterlogging and drainage failures compounded the problem during the monsoon.
MCG response and the monsoon constraint
Officials at the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram acknowledged the constraints posed by the monsoon season. Tushar Yadav, an executive engineer at the MCG, told reporters that bitumen work cannot be undertaken during the monsoon and that the remaining stretches would be repaired once weather conditions permit.
The MCG reply addresses the timing of resurfacing operations but does not, in the statements available, provide a firm timeline for completion of repairs or for remedial measures on drainage, street lighting and sanitation specifically raised by residents.
| Item | Resident claim / figure |
|---|---|
| Colony population | About 8,000 families |
| Total internal road network | Approximately 30 km |
| Roads needing repair | Nearly 7 km |
Residents said irregular garbage collection and inadequate street lighting were adding to safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in the night and in areas where drains are clogged or absent. They called for a coordinated plan from the MCG and other municipal agencies to address recurring failures instead of short‑term patchwork.
The complaints come from a colony that was developed in the early 2000s and has expanded substantially since. Residents argued that long‑standing civic shortcomings, if not addressed comprehensively, could worsen during peak monsoon months and affect traffic, public health and safety.
For now, the MCG position reflects a weather‑dependent scheduling of bitumen works. Residents say they will continue to press for both immediate temporary measures where possible and a clear schedule for long‑term repairs once the monsoon recedes.
