Huge Potholes Emerge on ₹12,000-Crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway After Rain, Video Sparks Outrage
Huge Potholes Emerge on ₹12,000-Crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway After Rain, Video Sparks Outrage
A video showing large potholes on the newly constructed ₹12,000-crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has gone viral on social media, raising serious questions about the quality of construction and road maintenance.
The expressway, which was inaugurated on April 14 this year, has reportedly developed several deep potholes following recent rainfall, despite being only a few months old. In the viral video, a motorist is seen pointing out the damaged stretches of the road and displaying his vehicle's damaged wheel, claiming it was caused by the potholes.
The footage has triggered widespread criticism online, with many users expressing concern over how a recently inaugurated mega infrastructure project could deteriorate so quickly. One user on X wrote, "It took around five years to build, yet it hasn't even seen its first monsoon." The comment has been widely shared, reflecting growing public frustration over the condition of the expressway.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway was built to significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun while improving connectivity across the region. However, the appearance of potholes so soon after its inauguration has sparked demands for an investigation into the construction quality and accountability of the agencies involved.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the viral video or the reported damage. Meanwhile, commuters have urged officials to carry out immediate repairs to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of motorists using the expressway.
