The drive had lost its steam due to assembly polls and pressure from all quarters mounting on officials to keep off the encroachers. As many as 307 structures including 16 temples were identified by the civic body as posing hurdles in construction of the road.According to a survey report prepared by the officials concerned carrying out the development, there were 150 structures including 9 temples on left side while as many as 157 structures including 7 temples are posing hurdles in the construction of right hand side part of the road leading from Marimata Square to Banganga ROB.
Apart from the statue of Lord Parashuram, 16 temples are reportedly coming in the way of the 85-feet road. Of these 16 temples, seven are said to be important.
The officials and the public representatives reportedly agreed that all the idols of the temples coming in the way would be put in a single premises and it was also agreed that they would be shifted only if it becomes necessary. However, the process took an around two months long pause due to the election.
“IMC has written to the district administration officer for proper relocation of the temples to carry out the construction. Besides, notices have also been served to those who have not removed the encroaching structures. The work is expected to speed up after December 8,” said an IMC officer wishing anonymity.
The construction on right side of the road has already been completed and once traffic will be started on this route, entry of vehicles will be banned on left side to carry out the construction work.
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