Ludhiana, Nov. 3 -- As Ludhiana moves forward with the ambitious canal-based 24x7 water supply project aimed at ensuring clean and uninterrupted drinking water, residents of Gill Road find themselves navigating a dangerous obstacle course. Unmarked sewerage pipes lying along the roadside for weeks without barricades or warning signs have turned the busy thoroughfare into a hazard, particularly for two-wheeler riders and pedestrians after dark. Commuters say the lack of visibility and safety measures increases the chances of accidents on this heavily trafficked road.

"The pipes have been lying here for weeks. There are no warning signs and it becomes difficult to spot them at night. It is risky for those commuting daily," said Gurdeep Sin...