The Tellapur underpass becomes severely waterlogged after every heavy rainfall due to the absence of an effective drainage system with no proper outlet for rainwater, causing traffic standstills lasting hours. Vehicles become stranded and the State Disaster Response Force has had to be deployed to pump water and manage congestion.
On record
The official record states: "The Zonal Commissioner acknowledged the problem, saying "the matter had been discussed with engineering department officials and directed them to address the issue at the earliest," without a permanent fix implemented."
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to Existing underpass; problem reported 2025-2026, 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.
“Every review meeting ends with the words 'by next quarter'.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Drove past the inauguration hoarding to reach the actual site. The completion certificate is drafted; the completion is not.”
“Followed a forwarded message all the way to the barricade. You get the whole story from the chaiwala in about four minutes.”
“Took a chai break at the stall opposite and watched it not progress. It is on track, provided you do not look for the track.”
