Electric fans used to dry repair site on newly inaugurated UP expressway: ‘Are we rolling back to stone age!’
NHAI temporarily suspended toll tax on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway after heavy rain left a part of it damaged.
Pedestal fans were employed to dry a damaged portion of Uttar Pradesh's newly inaugurated Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway during repair work, sparking outrage and debate on social media. Videos showed fans facing the waterlogged stretch, with one commenter declaring, "Are we rolling back to the Stone Age!" Another questioned whether pedestal fans or natural wind would be more effective at drying the road.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) responded by taking "stringent action" against those responsible for the damage and deploying corrective measures to restore the affected section. The expressway experienced traffic disruptions, leading to a suspension of toll fees until the repairs were complete.
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