CHENNAI: On Elephant Gate Road, a water tanker prepares to leave the Metro Water Station of Zone 5. Right outside, on the stretch that has not been patched up for over a year, is a huge pothole, which the driver has to manoeuvre carefully. His efforts go in vain as the vehicle hits the pothole, and a good amount of water spills over. This water wastage is just one of the issues owing to bad roads in north Chennai.
Danger zones
Motorists face a back-breaking experience on several roads in areas such as Vepery, Pulianthope, Elephant Gate and Otteri which were battered after the recent rains. Powder Mill Road, Pulianthope High Road and Basin Bridge Road are some of the stretches filled with massive potholes and bumps. These roads also facilitate connectivity to Perambur, Vyasarpadi, Mint, Old Washermenpet, Korukkupet and Tondiarpet.
