Mohali, July 28 -- Nearly a year after commuters began raising concerns over the condition of the Kharar-Landran road, one of the busiest links between Kharar and Mohali continues to witness potholes, waterlogging, damaged stretches and daily traffic snarls. While the administration says underground sewerage works delayed permanent road restoration, residents say they are still paying the price every day with longer travel times, damaged vehicles and safety risks.

Even after months of construction, several vulnerable stretches remain dug up or uneven. The worst-hit portions include the road cut near Khuni Majra, and stretches approaching Landran, where motorists often slow down to negotiate potholes or switch lanes to avoid damaged patch...