Watch: Fans used to dry up damaged portion of Rs 4,200cr Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
A contractor is using fans to dry damaged sections of the Lucknow-Kanpur expressway. This method was employed after heavy rains delayed repair work on the newly inaugurated road. Photographs of the fans went viral, drawing criticism and public ridicule online. The damaged stretch has caused significant traffic congestion and delays for commuters. Authorities have directed the contractor to repair…
Lucknow-Kanpur expressway contractor faced backlash after photos of fans used to dry a damaged portion of the Rs 4,200 crore highway surfaced on social media. The expressway, which opened on July 13, suffered damage shortly after its inauguration due to sub-standard work. With intermittent rains delaying the restoration process, contractors at the site resorted to using pedestal fans to speed up drying of the 300-meter section.
The affected stretch has caused major traffic congestion, with vehicles traveling on the same carriageway in both directions. Officials say the contractor is being pushed to complete the repairs by Friday morning as NHAI has set a deadline and exempted users from paying fees during the disruption.
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