Hyderabad’s Pole-Filled Road Goes Viral
News Desk
Hyderabad: A video showing electricity poles standing in the middle of a road under construction in Hyderabad, Sindh, has gone viral on social media, raising questions about road planning and engineering standards.
The footage shows electricity poles positioned at several points along the road being constructed between Alamdar Chowk and the Old National Highway, creating potential obstacles for passing vehicles.
The unusual positioning of the poles has sparked surprise and concern among residents, while social media users have shared humorous reactions to the situation.
Commenting on the viral video, Dr. Shama Junejo said she had initially dismissed earlier clips of the road, assuming they were AI-generated. However, she said the footage appeared to show a real situation and sarcastically suggested that the unusual engineering arrangement should be presented to the Guinness World Records team.
The incident has renewed attention on the importance of coordination between road construction authorities and utility service providers to ensure that infrastructure projects are properly planned and do not create hazards for motorists.
It remains unclear when the electricity poles will be relocated and whether the relevant authorities have issued an official response to the matter. Alamdar Chowk and the Old National Highway, creating potential obstacles for passing vehicles.
