The Kanjhawala-Madanpur link road in outer Delhi is in poor condition, with deep potholes disrupting daily travel for motorists and raising concerns about road safety, according to a report by Jagran – New Delhi published on 31 October 2026. Local residents have sought immediate repairs from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department and elected representatives.
The approximately 16-foot-wide road connects Kanjhawala with Madanpur and UER-2. It also serves nearby villages, farmers and workers travelling to small industrial units in the area. Hundreds of vehicles reportedly use the route every day, despite sections being heavily damaged and marked by large potholes.
The condition of the road has made it difficult for motorists to identify the usable road surface between the damaged stretches. Local residents said the deterioration has continued for several years, leaving people to negotiate the route at their own risk during routine journeys.
According to residents cited in the report, the road was constructed by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. They said the department’s lack of visible intervention has raised questions about the upkeep of infrastructure serving the surrounding villages. The report does not mention any current repair schedule or formal response from the department.
The potholes have reportedly caused tempos and cars to become stuck on the road. Motorcycle and scooter riders face particular difficulty while crossing the damaged stretches, where uneven surfaces and deep depressions can make two-wheeler travel more hazardous.
Residents Suraj and Monty said the road’s poor condition reflected a lack of departmental attention. Other residents, Rohit and Balbir, criticised elected representatives for making promises about roads and basic services during elections but failing to address the issue after taking office. Their comments were reported as part of local criticism of the continuing deterioration.
The road’s importance extends beyond residential access. It is used by farmers moving through the area and by workers travelling to small industrial units, meaning prolonged damage affects local movement as well as everyday connectivity between villages and larger roads. The report does not provide traffic counts, accident figures or an estimate of the repair cost.
Residents have asked the concerned department and public representatives to inspect the road, fill the potholes quickly and undertake permanent repairs. They said timely intervention is needed to reduce the risk of accidents and restore safer movement along the Kanjhawala-Madanpur and UER-2 link.
