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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.
Slippages on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway shortly after inauguration point to a design issue rather than construction defects, according to a top government official, who stated that affected stretches require a complete bottom-up rebuild due to weak, highly plastic soil and poor drainage, with the Centre awaiting a final expert report.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, adding a six-lane crossing and North America's longest cable-stayed main span to a vital commercial land corridor.
India plans a $91,000-crore mega-project on Great Nicobar Island, including an international airport and container terminal, despite the island being in Seismic Zone V. Engineers are developing innovative solutions to mitigate seismic and subsidence risks.
Bengaluru is constructing a Rs 5.5 crore pedestrian subway connecting Swatantra Palya to Sampige Road Metro station. Funded by South Western Railway, the project aims to provide a safer alternative to crossing active railway tracks for thousands of commuters and is slated for completion by January 2027.
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.