Believed to be some evil magic at play, commuters are shocked to see the roads smooth, sans potholes (despite heavy rains), uniformly even, even gleaming in their newness! All roads are laid out to exact dimensions, leaving wide footpaths and pavements for pedestrians, and standardized speed bumps. Zebra crossings at signals, bicycle lanes, road dividers, and lane-demarcation lines are uniformly and clearly marked. Working traffic lights now adapt to the traffic onslaught and automatically change the signal time, resulting in free-flowing traffic.
Early in the morning, after citizens discovered the smooth roads, ten teams that erect pandals for various festivals in the city marched down the central city area to protest. With spades and pickaxes in hand, they ventured to erect pandals, but shockingly, their efforts were useless. Despite hours of work, they left tired and frustrated, without a single pandal erected. They now plan to start a "Dig The Roads" campaign to fight the smooth roads.
Meanwhile, chiropractors, orthopaedic surgeons, joint specialists, and spine surgeons are experiencing a decline in their clientele. The paved, pothole-less, gleaming roads have made driving a smooth sailing. Two-wheel riders, especially, are slowly giving up the zig-zag way of driving. They can now drive with almost no back injuries, and have stopped visiting these doctors for treatment. The doctors fear that their skills will be wasted now that drivers will no longer suffer from driving injuries. They now plan to go to the higher authorities to bring back the old roads. 
The hardcore bikers, on the other hand, are extremely happy. The Speedster Association has announced a Road Race from the east end of the city to the west end. The winner will receive a shiny new "No Longer Bumpy Rides" helmet, along with a commemorative replica of a pothole-ridden road.
The road contractors, workers, material suppliers, and even big-wig companies that sponsor these roads are suddenly left jobless. The workers, who relentlessly worked on improving road conditions despite substandard materials, delays, and general apathy towards road development, are now facing a dead end. They certainly have a bumpy ride ahead of them.
What needs to be seen is how long the current state of the roads will last. Can these flashy, smooth roads bear the brunt of the upcoming festivities, the ever-increasing number of vehicles, and even the wrath of road contractors?
