Council Seeks Urgent Road Maintenance in Ninth District

TDT | Manama

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Concern

The Northern Municipal Council has called for urgent action to address road maintenance issues in the Ninth District, warning that delays are worsening daily conditions for residents and increasing safety risks. The issue was raised during the council’s Ordinary Session 11, following complaints submitted by council member Abdullah Mubarak Bilal Al Qubaisi.

Problems

Members highlighted a rise in reports related to damaged road surfaces, uneven levels and repeated water accumulation in several areas of the district. Residents, councillors said, have complained that deteriorating road conditions are causing inconvenience to motorists, damaging vehicles and making movement difficult for pedestrians, particularly the elderly and children.

Pressure

Al Qubaisi stressed that the volume of maintenance requests has increased noticeably, reflecting long standing neglect in some locations. Members noted that repeated complaints have been raised over the same roads, suggesting that previous repairs were either temporary or insufficient to address the root of the problem.

Action

The council agreed to refer the issue to the Services and Public Utilities Committee, with instructions to accelerate coordination and organise an urgent site visit. Members said on site inspection is essential to assess the extent of the damage and prioritise areas that require immediate intervention.

Responsibility

Council members emphasised that road maintenance is a basic municipal service that directly affects public safety and quality of life. They called for timely and effective repairs rather than short term fixes, stressing that residents in the Ninth District deserve the same level of attention and service provided in other areas.

Follow up

The council said it would closely monitor progress on the issue, urging relevant authorities to respond swiftly and ensure that long delayed maintenance works are finally carried out.