Gurugram, Feb. 11 -- Residents of Sector 55 in Gurugram have flagged a range of civic problems, including broken roads, sewage and drainage failures, poor sanitation and lack of footpaths, and are seeking urgent intervention from authorities, even as officials have played down the scale of the issues and promised repairs. Residents said both internal and arterial roads in the sector have deteriorated sharply, with large potholes, broken stretches and uneven surfaces making daily commuting difficult. "All we receive are assurances. The road infrastructure in the sector is in shambles. The Vita Dairy road, in particular, is riddled with potholes. Every time we raise the issue, we are only given assurances," said Vinita Sinha, president of the Sector 55 RWA. She added that roads have not been recarpeted for a long time. "At times we are told work cannot be taken up due to the monsoon, then it is blamed on festivals, and later on the graded response action plan (Grap). Residents are tired of hearing the same explanations. We want results, not excuses," she said. Mithila Yadav said the problem worsens during monsoon. "Water-filled potholes make it impossible to judge their depth, posing serious risks," she said. Kusum Sharma highlighted poor footpaths. "Several main roads lack pedestrian infrastructure altogether. Where footpaths exist, they are often broken or encroached upon. Pedestrian safety is a joke," she said. Sandeep Hooda, a junior engineer with MCG, said there were no major issues. "Roads will be recarpeted only after the winter season ends," he said. In response, ward councillor Narayan Bhadana said tenders for repairs have been approved. "Major damaged patches will be repaired and recarpeted soon. We're planning to recarpet the one-kilometre stretch of Vita Dairy Road and convert it into an RCC road," he said. Residents complained of irregular sanitation and illegal garbage dumping. "For the past four to five months, road sweeping has been irregular. Our RWA has had to manage sweepers at our own expense," said Balraj Singh Gill, president of the Huda Plots RWA. "Garbage is being dumped on vacant plots across the sector, making it feel as if the entire area has turned into a dustbin," said Sinha. Bhadana acknowledged illegal dumping, saying "We are working on it." On sanitation, he said workers had been on strike but were now reporting regularly. Residents also flagged sewage and drainage concerns, citing increased construction and population. "With new construction taking place almost every day, the sector's population has grown, increasing the load on the sewage system. However, the existing lines have not kept pace and urgently need an upgrade," Sinha said. She also pointed to unauthorised construction and rising commercial activity in residential complexes. Waterlogging during the monsoon remains a recurring problem due to clogged or missing drains. "The locality becomes so inundated that it is nearly impossible for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders to move around," said Yadav. "This is an annual problem, yet it remains unresolved. The entire sector turns into a swimming pool," she said. Gill said frequent sewage overflows have compounded the situation. "Despite repeated complaints, no action has been taken by the municipal corporation or the ward councillor," he said. Hooda denied sewage issues. "Residents are making this up. As for drainage, my team will take it up later. There is still sufficient time before the monsoon," he said. Residents also said the sector lacks a community centre. Sinha said the RWA has written several letters to MCG and the councillor. "While the sector majorly has colonies, and there are festivals and events for which we require a proper community centre. A community centre is necessary for sectors like ours," she said. Bhadana said he has spoken to officials, and plans are being drawn up to address the demand....