India, Sept. 7 -- The Delhi-Saharanpur Road, considered a lifeline for commuters in Loni, has deteriorated into crater-ridden patches during the monsoon, posing serious risks to thousands of daily commuters, residents said. Officials of the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) said a survey has been completed and repair work may begin once the monsoon season ends.

The 8km stretch of the road within Loni starts at Shiv Vihar Metro station and goes up to Tronica City, connecting the densely populated town with Delhi and districts such as Baghpat in western Uttar Pradesh. Residents complained that the poor condition of the road has worsened over the years, especially during the rains.

"The condition of the road is such that you have...