Mumbai, Sept. 3 -- The Laroo-Labripora bypass road project in south Kashmir's Kulgam district has remained incomplete for nearly a decade, with around half of the planned work still pending, leaving commuters and residents to contend with persistent traffic congestion. The delay has placed added pressure on the existing road network, where jams have become a frequent occurrence and affect daily commuters, traders and local residents. The bypass was planned as an alternative route to ease congestion but has failed to deliver the intended relief.
Local residents have urged the concerned authorities to expedite the remaining construction work and to set a clear timeline for completion, saying prompt action is necessary to restore normal traffic movement. They have sought intervention from district officials and other relevant agencies, stressing that completion could significantly improve circulation and reduce daily delays. The bypass continues to figure among ongoing development works listed in official district records, which show it as an active project needing further work.
The prolonged delay has raised concerns over the utilisation of public funds and the absence of timely completion of an infrastructure project that was expected to improve connectivity and reduce traffic pressure in the district. Business owners and traders have reported recurring losses and longer travel times, stating that the incomplete bypass has compounded operational difficulties. Commuters who rely on the route for work and education have described daily inconvenience and increasing travel uncertainty.
Locals continue to press for a clear schedule and for visible progress on the bypass, urging authorities to provide updates and to allocate necessary resources to conclude the work. Officials have not provided a definitive public timeline in local records, increasing calls for accountability and for a concrete completion plan. Until the bypass is finished, residents and commuters will continue to face persistent congestion and related disruptions in daily life.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Construction World.