Mohali, Oct. 19 -- Constructed barely seven months ago at a cost of Rs.1.5 crore, a crucial road stretch in Industrial Area, Phase 3, which houses several ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants, has deteriorated into a potholed mess, leaving commuters frustrated.

Marred by slush and water stagnation, particularly during rains, the road serves as an important link connecting the Industrial Area with Balongi, Old Mohali, Phase 7, and the Mohali railway station road.

Residents argue that such rapid decay on a newly built Rs.1.5-crore road raises concerns about structural quality and whether it was ever designed to handle heavy industrial loads. In March 2020, industrialists had raised concerns that cement and gravel-laden trucks were damaging roa...