Hyderabad, July 22 -- Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on the Joshi Wadi, Shahinayathgunj stretch are facing severe inconvenience after the road, dug up for pipeline-laying works, was left without proper restoration. Though the pipeline work is complete, authorities are yet to carry out road patching, leaving the stretch hazardous.

Intermittent rains over the past few days have turned the dug-up portions slushy and uneven, making commuting difficult. Large stones, broken bricks and loose gravel are scattered across the road, increasing the risk of accidents, particularly for two-wheeler riders.

Residents said the condition has worsened as rainwater has washed away the temporary filling material, exposing the uneven surface underneath...