Ludhiana, July 3 -- Commuters travelling from Jagraon pull to Jalandhar Bypass face constant trouble as the presence of construction machinery lying on the highway for a long time has made travelling difficult for them. The condition of the highway has made them question the responsibility of authorities for keeping the roads safe for daily travelling.

The barricades around the highway are broken with no proper reflectors or warning signs and the machinery remains on one of the city's busiest stretches even after work has stopped.

Every day thousands of vehicles pass through the stretch, which poses a risk to their lives. The stationary machinery has made traffic jams a common sight while many motorists who continue to drive at highway ...