While it is understandable that old infra needs a revamp and repairs, we must see that substitutes are practical and amenable for use. When repairs or closure of an infra arm for upgradation leaves people with a worse option it is tantamount to no option at all. The 'repairs' then become like a cosmetic word, you are repairing one part of infrastructure but putting people to great inconvenience or even danger by telling them to use another avenue which may not be ready for use.

Unless in an absolute emergency, any facelift or repair must start with a gameplan. Keep the commuter or user at the heart of this plan. Draw up an alternative, which should work well while the upgradation is on. If an alternative is unavailable, then hold the repairs for a while unless of course it needs to be worked on immediately.

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One cannot be myopic, while strengthening or revamping a facility. You need foresight and advance planning, especially in this city where space is such a challenge and alternative routes or places are very difficult to find. Make the 'other' viable and practical not a bother, like this example has shown.

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