Gurugram’s Ward 5, which includes Sectors 17A, 17B, 18, Sirhaul village, and Udyog Vihar Phases 1 to 5, is grappling with a range of pressing urban issues. Home to over 600,000 residents, the ward is plagued by illegal waste dumping, deteriorating road conditions, severe traffic congestion, and problematic sewer systems. These issues mirror broader urban challenges faced across the city, highlighting systemic failures in infrastructure and sanitation.
The illegal dumping of waste remains one of the most critical concerns. Residents report that every morning, streets are littered with garbage deposited under cover of darkness. An inspection revealed significant amounts of construction and demolition debris scattered across Udyog Vihar and Sector 18. Despite the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram’s (MCG) efforts, including recent fines imposed on illegal dumpers, the problem persists with only temporary solutions being implemented. The movement of heavy, waste-laden vehicles exacerbates road damage, contributing further to the area’s poor infrastructure.
Additionally, the area suffers from severe traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours. Encroachments by illegal stalls and parked vehicles obstruct roads, causing gridlock that turns daily commutes into prolonged struggles. The condition of the roads themselves, riddled with potholes and exacerbated by inadequate drainage, further impedes traffic flow and poses safety hazards. Residents have voiced frustration over the erratic garbage collection services and the frequent blockages in the sewer system, which lead to waterlogging during rains and further degrade road conditions.
As elections approach, residents are hopeful that their next representative will address these critical issues. They demand improvements in infrastructure, more reliable sanitation services, and effective measures to manage pollution and traffic. The current state of affairs, marked by persistent garbage piles, broken roads, and clogged drains, underscores the urgent need for comprehensive and sustained urban management reforms.
