Archive · 27 Jul 2026
NHAI Denies Road Cave-In on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said a video showing a damaged part of the new Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway was not a cave-in but just a small surface issue.
They fixed it quickly.
Some people on social media and a political party said it shows poor construction.
NHAI said such small problems can happen on long roads.
The expressway, which cost Rs 4,700 crore, was opened by important leaders.
It aims to make travel between Lucknow and Kanpur faster and easier.
NHAI clarified that a viral video showed only a slippage in the upper surface of the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, not a cave-in.
The affected stretch was about 40 metres and was repaired within hours.
NHAI Project Director Nakul Prakash Verma stated that such technical issues can occasionally arise on long asphalt roads.
A video of the damaged portion was first shared by a local Samajwadi Party worker, raising concerns about construction quality.
The 63-km expressway, inaugurated on July 13, aims to reduce travel time and ease traffic congestion.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Denial of road cave-in on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
- When
- July 13 (inauguration), Sunday (incident and repair)
- Where
- Unnao's Korari area, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To clarify the nature of the incident and address public concerns
NHAI's Official Statement
Public and Political Concerns
Nature of the Incident
NHAI's Official Statement
NHAI states it was only a slippage in the upper wearing coat, not a cave-in.
Public and Political Concerns
Public and political figures claim it indicates poor construction quality.
Severity of the Issue
NHAI's Official Statement
NHAI considers it a routine technical issue that was rectified immediately.
Public and Political Concerns
Public and political figures raise concerns over construction standards and use of public funds.
- Expressway Length
- 63 km
- Cost of Construction
- Rs 4,700 crore
- Inauguration Date
- July 13
- Affected Stretch
- 40 metres
- Repair Completion Time
- Before 5 pm on Sunday
