Aligarh's flagship Smart City "smart road" began falling apart within three years — streetlights broken or dark at night, and CCTV wiring/camera units near the Police Control Room and Lal Diggi crossing damaged.
On record
The official record states: "Municipal Commissioner Prem Prakash Meena said the road is under "regular monitoring" and problems would be fixed."
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to Completed ~2022-23, this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A surface that renegotiates its shape with every monsoon.
- Potholes deep enough to have their own microclimate.
- Freshly laid tar, laid with real optimism.
- A resurfacing crew that will, in time, return.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The tender process was transparent. You can see straight through it.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Went during the monsoon, which felt appropriate. The contractor left, but the commitment to the bit stayed.”
“Showed up with a guidebook that had already given up on it. It is progressing at the speed of committee.”
“Came here instead of the museum and regret nothing. Worth the trip if only to confirm it is real.”