India, March 3 -- Residents and commuters along the Dwarka Expressway have flagged concerns over non functional streetlights on the Sector 99 to 109 stretch, alleging that large portions of the corridor remain in darkness and pose safety risks at night, adding that the issue has existed for months.

Locals claimed the issue, last reported by HT in January, has persisted for months. They said a 500 to 600 metre stretch near Sectors 102 and 102A is particularly affected, with most streetlights lying defunct, significantly reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

Sunil Sareen, co-convenor of the citizen-led group Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Authority (DXP-GDA), said that streetlights on Master Road 183 under the ...