Vadodara: A portion of the road leading to the Statue of Unity was washed away due to the heavy rain and flooding on Wednesday. The highway near Rajvi Crossing on Dabhoi Road developed huge cracks and had to be closed to prevent accidents. The other side of the road, though, is open for the traffic.
Locals gathered at the spot and many raised concerns, saying the damaged road had been made just a few months ago. This road is a busy stretch as those visiting Statue of Unity take this route. Water from the Dhadhar river seems to have washed away this stretch in the last two days.
TNN We also published the following articles recently Gurgaon: Road revamp held up due to model code, patchwork washed away by rain In Sector 23A, Gurgaon, roads dug up three years ago for pipeline installation remain in disrepair. The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon blacklisted the initial contractor and faced difficulty in appointing a new one. Despite temporary patchwork, recent rains deteriorated the roads further, highlighting ongoing issues with contractor engagement and civic management.
Poor road design, execution turn Hyderabad roads to rivers Hyderabad's recent heavy rains have exposed the city's substandard road quality and flawed designs, causing severe water-logging. Experts blame the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for failing to follow proper geometric and gradient principles and for inadequate maintenance of stormwater drains. These issues exacerbate flooding, affecting key are.