Heavy rain causes cave-in on Ganga Expressway ramp, carpet used as quick fix
A road section on the Ganga Expressway in Unnao suffered a cave-in due to heavy rainfall, leading to a temporary fix using a carpet. Authorities have since initiated permanent repairs and are planning structural improvements to prevent future waterlogging.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about infrastructure quality and maintenance standards on major new expressway projects in India.
LUCKNOW: A portion of the road caved in on an entry ramp of the Ganga Expressway in Unnao on Tuesday morning after heavy rain, with workers initially placing a carpet over the damaged patch to divert gushing rainwater.The cave-in occurred near milestone 423 km at Dahi Chowki on the Unnao-Raebareli-bound carriageway, on the ramp that connects the expressway to a food plaza.The affected stretch was not on the main expressway carriageway.According to officials, the soil beneath the road surface was washed away following continuous rainfall, resulting in the cave-in.Workers and maintenance staff deployed at the site placed a carpet over the damaged portion as a temporary measure.The arrangement helped divert the water flowing over the stretch into the damaged section.The concessionaire and contractor responsible for maintenance of the high-speed corridor subsequently carried out repair and restoration work.The damaged portion was repaired within around 2.5 hours, officials said.Concrete and boulders were…
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