Potholes finally filled as Sirsa gears up for Cyclothon 2.0

With Cyclothon 2.0 set to pass through Sirsa on April 26 and 27, preparations have picked up pace, especially with Chief Minister Naib Saini scheduled to flag off the event. One major issue that finally saw action was the long ignored potholes along the main cycling route. Though the residents had raised the issue months ago during a local “Samadhan Shivir,” the repair work only began recently using a tarcoal mixture to fill the deep pits.

Along with the pothole repairs, road resurfacing is also being done on the damaged stretch between Lal Batti Chowk and the railway level crossing. Locals say they had made repeated complaints, but no action was taken until the cyclothon event and the Chief Minister’s visit forced officials to respond. Several residents believe that timely repairs could have prevented many two-wheeler accidents that occurred on the stretch.

Cyclothon 2.0 is a state-led initiative to promote a drug-free lifestyle and healthy living. Over 48,000 cyclists are expected to participate in the event. Participants will be welcomed at the Ding border on April 26 and the official flag-off ceremony by Saini will be held on April 27.

To ensure smooth execution, City Magistrate Yash Malik chaired a meeting on Wednesday with officials from various departments to review and coordinate all arrangements. He emphasised timely completion of preparations and directed departments to ensure proper traffic management, medical facilities, including ambulances, rest areas, drinking water, and other essential services along the route.

Yash Malik instructed all departments to work in close coordination so that the participants did not face any difficulties during the event. With the countdown to Cyclothon 2.0 underway, Sirsa’s administration is now racing against the clock to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Haryana Tribune