Uttarakhand Targets Pothole-Free Roads by October 18; PWD Secretary Inspects Dehradun Routes
Pankaj Kumar Pandey conducts an early-morning inspection from 6 AM, directs officials to expedite road repair work and meet the deadline
Dehradun, October 17, 2026: In compliance with the Chief Minister’s directions, Uttarakhand Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pandey conducted an early-morning inspection of major roads and key locations in Dehradun on Saturday to assess the progress of the state’s pothole-removal and road improvement campaign.
Starting at 6 AM, the Secretary inspected several routes alongside senior departmental officials, reviewed road conditions and directed the concerned authorities to expedite repair and pothole-filling work to ensure completion within the stipulated timeframe.
Deadline Set for October 18
Pandey reiterated that the state has set October 18, 2026, as the deadline to make all roads across Uttarakhand pothole-free. He instructed departmental officials to work with seriousness and commitment to achieve the target.
He emphasized the need to accelerate road improvement activities and complete the work within the prescribed deadline. The objective is to improve road conditions, provide smoother commuting facilities and strengthen road safety for the public.
Inspection Begins at 6 AM
The inspection began at the Kalidas Road turn at 6 AM. The Secretary subsequently visited Canal Road, Nagal, Mussoorie Diversion, Sahastradhara Tiraaha, Ladpur, Jogiwala, Rispana Bridge, Clock Tower, Chakrata Road and Garhi Cantt, among other major routes and locations in Dehradun.
During the visit, he assessed road conditions and reviewed the progress of ongoing improvement work. Officials were instructed to identify stretches requiring attention and ensure that pothole-filling and other necessary repairs were undertaken on priority.
Focus on Timely Repairs and Road Safety
The PWD is focusing on completing the pothole-removal campaign across the state within the stipulated timeframe. Pandey directed officials to closely monitor repair work, prevent unnecessary delays and prioritize measures needed to improve road conditions.
Timely road repairs are essential not only for smoother travel but also for safer commuting. The department has therefore been instructed to maintain close supervision of the work and ensure that the October 18 target remains a priority.
In line with the Chief Minister’s directions, the department is emphasizing monitoring, timely execution and the completion of road improvement activities to provide better road infrastructure and safer travel for residents.
Senior PWD Officials Present
Additional Secretary Vineet Kumar, Chief Engineer Dayanand, Superintending Engineers Ompal Singh and Arun Pandey, Executive Engineer B.N. Dwivedi, and engineers Praveen Kush, Deepak, Suresh Tomar and Vipul Saini were among the officials present during the inspection, along with other departmental representatives.
