Jamshedpur: For nearly five lakh residents of Mango, every trip on the city’s roads has become a test of balance, patience, and luck. Days of heavy rain have multiplied potholes across stretches, turning routine commute into dangerous ordeals.The worst-hit section is the main road between Mango Chowk and Dimna Chowk, an arterial route used by around one lakh vehicles daily. Two-wheelers, cars, passenger vehicles and heavy trucks carrying goods to industries near the area compete for space on a surface broken at several points. Commuters are forced to zigzag through potholes, slowing traffic and raising the risk of accidents.On wide stretches, the asphalt layer has almost disappeared. Rainwater fills the craters, hiding their depth and making them dangerous for two-wheeler riders. Swerves to avoid potholes have become common on the congested road.Residents said breakdowns are frequent when heavy vehicles get stuck, leading to jams during peak hours. “I have to use the main road at least four times a day. Each time, riding my two-wheeler is a nightmare,” said Md Samim.“Taking my children to school has become stressful. During rain, water hides the potholes, increading the risk of accidents,” said Soma Halder, a Mango resident.
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Local businesses are suffering too. “Delivery agents often refuse to come to my shop and godown due to bad roads. At times, we have to collect the consignments from the main road,” said shopkeeper Rohit Kumar.Demanding resurfacing, and not temporary patchwork, residents said that the damage worsened after flyover construction began in 2024.A youth was run over by a vehicle near the old bridge over Subarnarekha river after falling from his two-wheeler following a pothole mishap last week.Mango civic body mayor Sudha Gupta said, “Immediate repairs are required as roads have become dangerous.”
