'Minor portion' of Ganga Expressway sinks amid heavy rain
A section of the Ganga Expressway near Bijnor sank due to heavy rainfall. The road developed a depression and pothole-like damage on August 14. Authorities dispatched a maintenance team which promptly began repair work. The affected road surface was restored soon after the damage was detected. Traffic on the expressway is currently running normally after the swift repairs.
Bijnor witnessed a section of the Ganga Expressway sinking amid heavy rainfall. This incident has raised concerns regarding the safety of vehicles on the newly constructed highway. A minor portion of the road developed depressions and potholes following the downpour, as reported by locals. The issue was first noticed on the evening of August 14.
Upon receiving information about the damage, the expressway maintenance team rushed to the spot. Workers immediately began repair work and restored the road surface soon after. A video of the repair process was widely shared on social media. Officials assured that the problem was limited to a small section of the expressway and that the maintenance team responded promptly.
They added that traffic on the expressway is currently running normally. An engineer from the UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority explained that such issues can occur during the rainy season and that the department keeps a watchful eye on the expressway, sending maintenance teams whenever any problem is reported.
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