Once hailed as one of Punjab’s most well-planned townships, Mohali is now grappling with a severe road crisis. From major arteries like Airport Road to the inner “C roads,” potholes and broken patches have become a daily hazard for commuters. Residents claim that hardly any road in the city is free from craters.
The Phase 7 to Phase 5 road is almost unrecognisable under potholes, making two-wheelers particularly vulnerable. Local shopkeepers report frequent accidents, while car owners complain of recurring damage to tyres, suspensions, and shock absorbers. Deep cracks have also emerged near Chawla Chowk, Phase 7, and critical stretches including Phase 3B1, Phase 10-11 light point, Phase 4, and the Industrial Area light point in Phase 5.
Though some patchwork has been attempted using low-