Mohali, May 9 -- Months after repeated complaints over the deteriorating condition of the Kharar-Landran road, residents and shopkeepers say the stretch continues to remain a daily ordeal, with broken roads, waterlogged patches and stranded vehicles affecting both movement and livelihoods.

Traders along the busy corridor said the poor road condition has sharply reduced customer footfall, pushing several businesses into losses. From damaged vehicles and traffic snarls to mud-filled service lanes, commuters and shop owners say the situation has shown little improvement despite multiple assurances from authorities.

Sehajpreet, a pharmacist running a shop along the stretch said the road condition has severely affected his business. "Only ar...