Ludhiana, May 7 -- Commuters and local businesses have expressed frustration over the sluggish pace of the sewer pipe installation works at the main lane at Feroze Gandhi market, one of Ludhiana's busiest and most upscale commercial hubs, which has been left dug up for nearly two weeks.

The prolonged disruption has turned the area into a construction zone, sparking frustration over the lack of planning and coordination in executing a basic civic project. Heaps of construction material, dug up lanes, and abandoned sewer pipes have left commuters navigating through dust and debris. The situation is particularly troubling for shopkeepers, who say customer footfall has been impacted due to the restricted access.

Ravi Khanna, a daily commute...