{"id":29940,"date":"2026-09-28T17:49:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=29940"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:49:35","slug":"once-known-for-tree-lined-avenues-craters-define-these-posh-areas-in-bhopal-now-bhopal-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=29940","title":{"rendered":"Once known for tree-lined avenues, craters define these posh areas in Bhopal now | Bhopal News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134525720,imgsize-347852,width-400,height-225,resizemode-75\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg\" alt=\"Once known for tree-lined avenues, craters define these posh areas in Bhopal now\" title=\"BHEL township in Bhopal has experienced severe damage to roads due to recent monsoon rainfall.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"BHEL township in Bhopal has experienced severe damage to roads due to recent monsoon rainfall.\">BHEL township in Bhopal has experienced severe damage to roads due to recent monsoon rainfall.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BHOPAL: Once regarded as one of Bhopal\u2019s most serene and well-planned residential areas, the localities surrounding Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have been severely affected by civic woes and monsoon.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>Rainfall has damaged internal roads across the township, leaving residents and commuters to navigate deep potholes, muddy stretches and waterlogged patches on a daily basis.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Known for its wide, tree-lined avenues, organised housing sectors and peaceful surroundings, the BHEL township was once considered a model residential zone.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>However, the condition of its roads has sharply deteriorated in recent months. <!-- -->Residents say that almost no road in the sprawling area remains free from damage.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>Several stretches now resemble rows of craters, with some potholes deep enough to trap the wheels of two-wheelers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>After every spell of rain, the damaged portions turn into muddy pits, making it difficult for motorists to identify the depth of the potholes and increasing the risk of accidents.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>\u201cDriving here has become a circus act. You avoid one pothole only to land in another. I am afraid of what will happen if the rains continue,\u201d said local resident Mohit Upadhyay.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The poor road condition has reportedly led to several accidents over the past year. Two-wheeler riders remain particularly vulnerable, with residents claiming that skids and falls have become frequent.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>Many commuters are forced to slow down abruptly or move onto the wrong side of the road to avoid large craters, creating additional risks for other road users.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Residents also claim that the damaged roads have begun affecting the area\u2019s reputation. Friends and relatives are reportedly reluctant to visit homes in this part of the capital because of the difficult approach roads.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Roads in ruins\" msid=\"134539288\" imgsize=\"512853\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Roads in ruins\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-512853,msid-134539288\/roads-in-ruins.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Roads in ruins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Some homeowners have even expressed regret over purchasing property in the area, while a few are considering shifting elsewhere.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>The situation is particularly severe in Indrapuri area, a prominent residential colony around BHEL area. <!-- -->A 1.5-kilometre stretch has reportedly developed what commuters describe as \u201cone crater every 10 metres.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>The repeated impact of potholes has damaged vehicle suspensions, while breakdowns have become increasingly common.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>\u201cVehicle maintenance has become a regular expense. The roads are damaging suspensions and tyres, and travelling even short distances has become exhausting,\u201d said a commuter from Awadhpuri.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>Bhopal Municipal Corporation and Public Works Department have announced plans to undertake patchwork and resurfacing on priority roads, officials said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>However, residents say the response has been slow and inadequate.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/>Temporary filling with gravel or loose construction material has provided only short-term relief, with potholes reappearing after the next spell of rain.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/>\u201cThe roads have been damaged for more than two months. Several people have been injured, yet the problem persists,\u201d said Amit Nema, who lives near one of the worst-affected stretches.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>Residents have urged civic agencies and elected representatives to move beyond temporary repairs.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>They are demanding proper drainage planning, durable re-carpeting, regular inspections and timely maintenance. With monsoon activity continuing, the damaged roads have turned BHEL\u2019s once-scenic locality into a daily test of patience.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/>Residents say only sustained repair work\u2014not temporary patching\u2014can restore the area\u2019s lost charm and ensure safer travel.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bhopal\/once-known-for-tree-lined-avenues-craters-define-these-posh-areas-in-bhopal-now\/articleshow\/134525722.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BHEL township in Bhopal has experienced severe damage to roads due to recent monsoon rainfall. BHOPAL: Once regarded as one of Bhopal\u2019s most serene and well-planned residential areas, the localities surrounding Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have been severely affected by civic woes and monsoon.Rainfall has damaged internal roads across the township, leaving residents and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29941,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29940","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-31"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","medium_large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","1536x1536":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","2048x2048":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-small":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-small-tall":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-small-square":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-small-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-medium-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg","blogsy-wide":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bhel-township-in-bhopal-has-experienced-severe-damage-to-roads-due-to-recent-monsoon-rainfall.jpg"},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8709732a479614e7a8aa24d3eb1b239f30dc6d90c61464ed495001e7a469d856?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":"0","magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":"BHEL township in Bhopal has experienced severe damage to roads due to recent monsoon rainfall. 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