{
  "id": 4457631,
  "title": "Built For ₹45 Lakh, Broken In 2 Months! Potholes Surface On New Road In MP’s Khandwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/built-for-45-lakh-broken-in-2-months-potholes-surface-on-new-road-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T16:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/built-for-45-lakh-broken-in-2-months-potholes-surface-on-new-road-in-mps-khandwa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A newly constructed road in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, has begun to show signs of severe deterioration just two months after its completion. Spanning from Padmakund to the New Bus Stand at a cost of approximately ₹45 lakh, the road has developed numerous potholes and peeling asphalt, causing significant inconvenience to both pedestrians and motorists. The alarming pace of damage has left residents concerned that rainwater could accumulate in the potholes, potentially leading to more accidents. This premature deterioration has sparked questions regarding the quality of construction, the technical supervision provided by the Municipal Corporation, and the thoroughness of inspections conducted during the building process.\n\nLocals are demanding answers about the contractor's payment status after the project's quality was verified. They are also questioning why the road showed such a rapid decline, who performed the quality checks, and what consequences, if any, have been imposed on the contractor. While a specific name has been mentioned in public discussions about municipal construction projects, there is no confirmation of any individual's or contractor's wrongdoing without solid evidence. The community is now eagerly awaiting an independent technical inspection and a comprehensive public report, emphasizing the need for accountability and seeking repairs at the contractor's expense if deficiencies are confirmed.",
  "summary": "Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh): A road built for around Rs 45 lakh from Padmakund to the New Bus Stand has developed potholes and peeling asphalt just two months after completion. The road, laid before Guru Purnima, has deteriorated at several spots, causing difficulties for pedestrians and motorists. Residents fear potholes may fill with rainwater and increase accident risk. The damage has raised…",
  "key_points": [
    "₹45 lakh road in Khandwa deteriorates in 2 months",
    "Numerous potholes and peeling asphalt develop",
    "Residents demand answers on contractor payment and quality checks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}