Crumbling Bypass Road Causes Hardship for Commuters

Residents of Chitral city are experiencing severe hardship due to the crumbling condition of Abdul Wali Khan Bypass Road, the city's primary traffic artery. The road has suffered from a complete lack of proper maintenance for the past 14 to 15 years, leading to its current dilapidated state. Although local shopkeepers carried out temporary self-help repairs last year, these efforts proved short-lived, leaving the road once again in disrepair. Commuters complain that large potholes damage vehicles and pose significant difficulties for pedestrians, especially during rainfall when dirty water is splashed onto them. Despite millions being allocated for beautification projects under the previous government, this crucial road was neglected, causing ongoing distress to the community.