The Work started in 1997 and still going
These ROBs are located away from the main roads. Nevertheless, they are key link to nearby residential localities. But, construction has been painfully slow. Undue political interference, delay in property acquisition, opposition from locals, contractor problems, etc., have led to many stoppages.Now, the MCH is promising to complete the ROBs in coming months. Jamai Osmania ROB will be completed by October, says Additional Commissioner (Planning and Projects) K. Dhananjaya Reddy.
Seetaphalmandi ROB will take some more time as 32 properties are yet to be taken over. Land acquisition route has been resorted to as owners are not only happy with the compensation package, but want reduction in service road widths.
Work began in 1997 and the ROBs were to be ready within two years. But when the contractor (NBCC) delayed work, the Government cancelled the work order and brought in another contractor two years ago before running into the properties' acquisition issue.
Mr. Reddy says road-widening on the Liberty-Himayatnagar road (26 properties taken under land acquisition, 40 more left) and the Dar-us-Salam-Ek Minar masjid road (19 properties acquired of 40) has commenced.
