Ludhiana, April 6 -- Within days of its construction, a key road stretch near Jagraon bridge has begun to show cracks and uneven surfacing, raising serious concerns over the quality of work executed under Special Assistance Funds in Ludhiana.

The road connecting Chand Cinema to Jagraon bridge was recently taken up for strengthening at an estimated cost of Rs.5.49 crore.

One carriageway, which was closed for construction, was reopened to traffic on Saturday night after an inauguration by local MLA Madan Lal Bagga.

However, commuters say the newly laid surface is already deteriorating. In several patches, gravel has started coming off, exposing weak spots and casting doubts on the durability of the road.

Residents and daily commuters ha...