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Large potholes appear on Delhi Dehradun expressway after rain
The Times of India··3 Jul
Two large potholes appeared on the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in UP's Shamli after the season's first significant rainfall on July 2, 2026, motorists said. Delhi cloth merchant Mohammad Usman said potholes nearly 1.5 feet deep caused vehicles to swerve dangerously. NHAI deployed repair crews and attributed damage to intense overnight rainfall on the 212-km stretch inaugurated recently.
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What It Means For You
- Delhi-Dehradun commuters face safety risks if expressway quality fails after rain.
- NHAI action on contractors may affect maintenance standards on national highways.
- Monsoon damage on new highways raises questions about construction quality.
What's Happening
- Two large potholes appeared in Shamli after rainfall on July 2.
- A motorist's video drew widespread attention online.
- NHAI deployed repair crews to fix the damaged stretch.
Infrastructure Context
- The 212-km expressway is a Rs 12,000 crore flagship project.
- NHAI has cracked down on the contractor and project head.
- The damage occurred after the season's first significant monsoon rain.
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