Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Cracks Appear on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway 12 Days After Inauguration
A new expressway in Uttar Pradesh, costing Rs 4,200 crore, developed cracks just 12 days after it was inaugurated.
The cracks appeared due to rain and were noticed near Korari village.
A video shared by a Samajwadi Party leader showed a five-to-seven-metre section of the road caved in.
This has raised questions about the quality of construction and the government's monitoring mechanisms.
The government has not yet addressed the issue, while critics accuse them of corruption.
Repair work has started after the video went public.
Cracks appeared on the Lucknow-Kanpur elevated expressway 12 days after its inauguration.
The expressway was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
A five-to-seven-metre section of the road caved in near Korari village due to rain.
Samajwadi Party leader Madhusudan Yadav shared a video of the cracks, accusing the government of corruption.
Repair work has started after the video evidence emerged.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Samajwadi Party leader Madhusudan Yadav
- What
- Cracks appeared on the Lucknow-Kanpur elevated expressway
- When
- July 25, 12 days after inauguration
- Where
- Near Korari village, Unnao
- Why
- Due to rain, raising concerns over construction quality
Government and Construction Authorities
Opposition and Critics
Construction Quality
Government and Construction Authorities
The government and construction authorities have not yet addressed the issue publicly, implying they might be investigating the cause.
Opposition and Critics
Critics, including Samajwadi Party leader Madhusudan Yadav, accuse the government of corruption and poor quality construction.
- Expressway Name
- Lucknow-Kanpur Greenfield National Elevated Expressway
- Cost
- Rs 4,200 crore
- Inauguration Date
- July 13
- Cracks Reported
- July 25
- Location of Cracks
- Near Korari village
- Length of Caved-In Section
- Five-to-seven metres
- Repair Work
- Started after video evidence emerged