India, Jan. 28 -- Potholes and an uneven surface have severely disrupted daily movement along State Highway-43 connecting Narayanpur, Bihpuria and Laluk in Lakhimpur district, forcing commuters and vehicle operators to grapple with unsafe travel conditions.

The 25-km stretch of SH-43 from Narayanpur to Laluk has deteriorated sharply, posing serious risks especially for e-rickshaws and small transport vehicles. Locals say the road, the only major artery linking three key centres of the district, has become almost unusable between Narayanpur and Bihpuria.

The highway connects important institutions such as Madhabdev University, Lakhimpur District Civil Hospital and Bihpuria College. However, massive potholes and craters dot nearly the ent...