HIBAPRESS Al Hoceima
The streets and alleys of the city of Al Hoceima are experiencing a worrying situation, as a result of the widespread presence of potholes and the deterioration of the asphalt layer, in a scene that worries road users and reflects the fragility of the city's infrastructure. It is no longer about temporary imbalances, but has turned into daily suffering that directly affects the safety of citizens and the quality of their movement.
In a number of neighborhoods, the roads appear to be in a deteriorated state, with their edges eroding and lacking the simplest safety conditions, which increases the difficulty of traffic and raises the chances of accidents. The severity of this situation increases with rainfall, as the potholes turn into puddles that obstruct passage and detract from the aesthetics of the urban scene, especially in a city that is one of the most prominent coastal destinations in the Kingdom.
Observers of local affairs believe that this deterioration reflects the absence of a clear strategic vision in managing the infrastructure sector, in exchange for relying on patchwork solutions that have failed to address the root of the problem. Also, a number of alleys have not seen any repair or asphalt work for years, despite the succession of elected councils, without recording a noticeable improvement on the ground.
With the approach of the summer season, which usually sees the influx of large numbers of visitors, the residents' demands to intervene urgently to rehabilitate the road network and improve the quality of the public space are increasing, ensuring the safety and dignity of citizens.
The responsibility for addressing this situation remains with the concerned authorities, as it is no longer acceptable to continue this deterioration, which may lead to the entrenchment of neglect and loss of confidence in the management of local affairs. The hope remains in launching real reform projects, based on sound planning and effective implementation, in a manner befitting the status of the city of Al Hoceima and the aspirations of its residents.
