India, Aug. 4 -- LUCKNOW As monsoon showers continue to lash the state capital, damaged and pothole-ridden roads across several localities have emerged as a major safety concern. Exposing the slow pace of civic maintenance, these deteriorating conditions are forcing commuters to negotiate hazardous routes every day.

An HT ground visit found large potholes, broken carriageways and waterlogged stretches at Sushant Golf City, Hewett Road, Ahimamau, Gomti Nagar Extension, Vibhuti Khand, Narhi and Vikramaditya Marg. Many of these stretches experience heavy traffic but have remained damaged despite the onset of the rainy season.

One of the worst-hit stretches lies near the railway crossing on Vikramaditya Marg, where the road connecting Vivek...