Lucknow's Urban Development Projects Face Major Delays and Safety Concerns
Civic mess? Lucknow’s ‘smart’ transformation stuck in low gear
Hindustan Times
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Lucknow's Chief Minister’s Green Road Infrastructure Development Scheme is significantly behind schedule, with key projects set for completion by April 2026 remaining unfinished. Poor execution and quality control have left many areas in disarray, raising safety concerns for residents and commuters.
- 01Major infrastructure projects in Lucknow are incomplete despite significant funding.
- 02Critical components like roads, footpaths, and drainage systems are unfinished.
- 03Safety hazards include open manholes and uneven road surfaces.
- 04Local residents demand accountability and investigation into project delays.
- 05The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has acknowledged the delays but lacks clear solutions.
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is facing significant delays in the Chief Minister’s Green Road Infrastructure Development (Urban) Scheme, with two major projects due for completion by April 2026 still largely unfinished. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has received around ₹125 crore (roughly $15 million USD) but has failed to deliver essential infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, and drainage systems. Ground inspections revealed hazardous conditions, including incomplete roadworks and missing streetlights, particularly along the 1-km stretch from Gole Market to Kapoorthala. Residents report navigating dangerous situations due to open manholes and poorly maintained surfaces, with some areas experiencing significant traffic disruptions. Another project in Vibhuti Khand, valued at ₹40 crore (roughly $4.8 million USD), also shows slow progress, raising quality concerns about materials used. Despite inspections by municipal officials, the situation remains unchanged, with many sites lacking adequate labor and oversight. Local residents are calling for investigations into the stalled projects, expressing frustration over ongoing inconveniences and safety risks.
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The delays and poor execution of urban infrastructure projects are causing significant inconvenience and safety risks for residents and commuters in Lucknow.
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