Residents near Rajiv Gandhi Salai are unhappy with the recent road work that raised the road height without cold milling, the process that scrapes off the top layer to keep the height steady. Wilson, a resident of Perungudi, said many parts have very steep slopes, making it tough for two-wheelers and autorickshaws to climb from the service lane. "There have been instances of autorickshaw drivers losing control while trying to get off the road and entering the service lane," he said. He also added, "They have not even made the gradient a gradual one. The work is half finished." S. Vasanth from Thoraipakkam complained about poor workmanship, especially at joint sections. "Vehicles get big jolts at some five to six points where they have joined two sections. This just shows that they care two hoots about motorists. Lighting too has not improved on the road and there are poor-lit stretches," she pointed out. Harsha Koda, co-founder of Federation of OMR Residents Association (FOMRRA), expressed serious concern over the blacktopping done without milling. "It would only lead to diversion of some 60-70 lakh litres of rainwater onto side roads and service lanes, setting the stage for catastrophic flooding when the monsoon hits," he said. He added, "This thick layer of tar isn’t just a technical issue. It’s a real threat to our homes, shops, offices, and daily lives on this vital IT corridor. We have endured years of waterlogging that turns our roads into rivers during even moderate rain, leaving families stranded and halting work in IT parks. As it is, the drains along the road are ill-equipped to carry the large volume of water and they are damaged too." These concerns highlight the risk of flooding and traffic troubles on this key Chennai road as monsoon season approaches.