As the road was not properly restored after excavation, the damaged stretches have become a serious safety hazard for motorists.
The underground power cable work was carried out during the summer. However, residents allege that the road restoration work was of poor quality. As a result, two to three locations along one side of the road have caved in, creating potholes nearly one to two feet deep. Continuous monsoon rains have further worsened the condition, making the road increasingly dangerous.
The Velus–Satode road is already narrow, forcing motorists to struggle while negotiating oncoming vehicles. Two-wheelers, cars, school buses, ambulances and goods vehicles are all facing difficulties while using the route.
According to local residents, motorists unfamiliar with the area are particularly vulnerable, as they may not notice the deep potholes in time. During the night or heavy rainfall, water accumulates in the potholes, making them invisible and significantly increasing the risk of vehicles getting stuck, skidding or meeting with accidents.
With continuous rainfall across Sattari Taluka over the past few days, road conditions have deteriorated further.
Residents claim that inadequate filling and resurfacing after the underground cable work has caused the road to sink at several places. They have demanded that departments concerned inspect all affected stretches and carry out permanent repairs instead of temporary patchwork.
