Greater Noida: Flyover in Greater Noida collapses 15 days after opening; first rain exposes the truth.
Greater Noida: An incident involving damage to a flyover’s road surface following the first spell of rain has come to light in Greater Noida. Questions regarding the quality of construction have arisen after the road surface peeled off and potholes appeared on the flyover.
Local residents and motorists have expressed their displeasure after images showing the poor condition of the road following the rain surfaced. People argue that if the surface of a flyover—built at a cost of crores of rupees—cannot withstand even the first spell of rain, the quality of the construction work must be investigated.
Road surface begins to peel off after the first rain
Following the rain, the layer of asphalt peeled off in certain sections of the flyover. Potholes and damaged patches became visible at several points along the road.
A large number of vehicles use this route daily. Motorists are facing difficulties due to the poor condition of the road. Additionally, the risk of accidents increases during the rainy season.
Questions Raised About Construction Quality
With the flyover’s road surface deteriorating so quickly, questions are being raised regarding the materials used and the quality of the construction work
Locals state that huge sums are spent on the construction of new roads and flyovers. If, despite this, a road begins to deteriorate shortly after completion, the responsible officials and the construction agency must be held accountable.
Flyover built at a cost of crores of rupees
The flyover was constructed with the aim of improving traffic flow in the area and providing relief to the public from traffic congestion.
It was expected that thousands of motorists would benefit once it became operational. However, the road surface has been damaged following the rains, raising concerns among the public.
People argue that for major projects like flyovers, there should be regular inspections of construction material quality and road durability.
Inconvenience to Motorists
Motorists are forced to exercise caution while driving over the flyover due to the road surface peeling off and the formation of potholes.
Motorists have to exercise caution while driving on the flyover due to the road surface peeling off and the formation of potholes.
The damaged road can pose a greater risk for two-wheeler riders. During rain, water accumulation hides the potholes, increasing the risk of accidents.
Demand for investigation and action from officials
Local residents have demanded an inspection of the quality of the flyover’s road surface. They state that action should be taken against those responsible if any negligence in the construction work comes to light.
Additionally, there is a demand for the prompt repair of the damaged road to ensure that motorists do not face any inconvenience.
New roads, flyovers, and other infrastructure projects are being rapidly developed in Greater Noida. In this context, ensuring the quality of construction work is essential so that projects funded by public money remain safe and functional for the long term.