Assam: Residents demand service road in front of Bajali civil hospital

A correspondent

Pathsala: Residents of Pathsala have expressed growing concern over the lack of a service road in front of the Swahid Madan Rauta Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital, Bajali highlighting safety risks posed by the high-speed traffic on National Highway 27 at Pathsala. The absence of a designated service road, they say, is endangering the lives of hospital visitors, especially patients and their families who must navigate the highway to enter the hospital premises.

Local residents have raised alarms about the speed of vehicles travelling along NH-27, which runs directly in front of the hospital. With no barrier or alternate route, hospital-goers are forced to cross a busy highway, making it particularly hazardous, especially for elderly patients, children, and those with mobility issues.

“This highway is always bustling with fast-moving vehicles, and the situation becomes especially dangerous for people trying to reach the hospital,” said Simanta Deka a concerned local resident.  “There should be a service road to allow safer entry for people coming to the hospital. It’s a matter of life and death,” he added.  Healthcare workers also expressed their concern, pointing out that the situation could worsen in case of a medical emergency when patients need immediate access to the hospital.

Locals are now demanding that authorities take swift action to construct a service road in front of the hospital to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of the public.  “It is high time that the government addresses this issue. A service road will not only save lives but will also improve the overall flow of traffic near the hospital,” Rituraj Kalita said another resident.

The hospital, one of the busiest medical centres in the region, is a lifeline for many who depend on it for urgent care. Locals of the area argue that without the construction of a service road, the safety of those seeking medical assistance will remain at risk.

Authorities are yet to make a formal statement regarding the issue, but locals are hopeful that their voices will be heard, and the necessary changes will be made soon to protect the locals.

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