India, Oct. 14 -- Gurugram: Residents of Gurugram's Sector 66 have raised concerns over damaged roads, dust pollution, illegal dumping of construction waste and encroachments, alleging that repeated complaints to civic authorities have failed to bring lasting relief. "We moved to Sector 66, attracted by its luxurious condominiums, but the poor road infrastructure, heavy traffic and excessive dust have left us disappointed. This is not what we expected when we moved here," said resident Sonal Chauhan. Residents said unpaved shoulders, damaged stretches and exposed soil along Golf Course Extension Road were generating dust, affecting homes, shops and commuters. "The road shoulders are unpaved, generating excessive dust every time a vehicle passes through. With vehicles constantly moving along the stretch, dust from the loose soil gets kicked up into the air and settles on nearby homes, cars and shops," said resident BB Vij. He said the stretch also lacked footpaths, zebra crossings and lane markings, making commuting difficult, particularly for two-wheeler riders. Abhinav Sehrawat, president of Emaar Palm Drive residents' welfare association (RWA), said damaged road sections had remained unrepaired for months. Two-wheelers, including bike taxis and delivery vehicles, frequently mounted pavements to avoid traffic, endangering pedestrians, he alleged. A Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) official said road widening between Southern Peripheral Road and Ghata was under way. The project would convert an unpaved section into an additional carriageway, reducing dust emissions. Teams were also cleaning road berms, he said. Residents also alleged that an unauthorised settlement had expanded across four to five vacant plots adjoining Emaar Palm Drive's boundary wall. Sehrawat said makeshift structures began appearing around five years ago on land previously used for agriculture. Resident Shabhnam Agrawal said complaints over the past three years had yielded little action. During an anti-encroachment drive in 2024, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and police demolished only two toilet structures, she alleged. Residents claimed the land was designated as open space under the Gurugram Master Plan 2031 and was being used for sewage discharge and garbage dumping. "One part of the land is used for sewage dumping, and another for illegal solid waste dumping. Since the site is located right next to our society, the foul smell regularly reaches our homes. During the monsoon, it also becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes," resident Abhimanyu Sehrawat said. RWA member Vijay Jain alleged that the settlement had unauthorised electricity and water connections and had encroached upon a designated revenue road. Residents demanded road repairs, regular sweeping, removal of waste and action against encroachments. Ward councillor Bharati Harsana did not respond to calls and messages. An MCG official said no complaints about illegal structures had been received, but the agency would inspect the area and take action if any are found....