The newly opened Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is under scrutiny due to soil subsidence and cracks on cement embankments following heavy rainfall. An NHAI team has been formed to investigate structural quality and address safety concerns before the monsoon intensifies.
NHAI suspended officials and issued show-cause notices following a cave-in on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on July 1, 2026. The incident was attributed to waterlogging after rains and issues with a permanent drainage system, reportedly hindered by local resistance. Restoration is complete, and an interim drain is being built.
A newly constructed 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a flagship project costing Rs 12,000 crore, has faced criticism after two large potholes appeared on a stretch in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, following the first significant rainfall of the season. The potholes, described as deep and wide, caused vehicles to lose balance and at least two cars to suffer bent alloy wheels. Repair crews were deployed, and the potholes have since been fixed.
A newly constructed 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in India has been criticized after two large potholes appeared on a stretch in UP's Shamli following the first significant rainfall. The potholes, described as 1.5 feet deep and 3.5 feet wide, caused vehicles to lose balance and at least two cars to suffer bent alloy wheels.
