Bihar: Cracked Road ‘Stitched’ With Iron Bars, Netizens React (Watch Video)
A viral video from Bihar's Ara-Buxar stretch of NH-922 shows workers drilling into cracked concrete slabs and inserting iron rods to 'stitch' them together, prompting social media users to dub the process 'road surgery.' The video has sparked debate over infrastructure repair methods, road quality and the long-term effectiveness of the unconventional maintenance technique.
A video showing workers repairing cracked concrete slabs on the Ara-Buxar stretch of NH-922 in Bihar has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and debate over an unusual infrastructure repair method. The footage shows workers drilling into damaged sections of the road and inserting thick iron rods across the cracks, a process many online users have dubbed "road surgery."
The video has generated significant discussion online, with some users expressing curiosity about the engineering technique while others questioned the quality of road construction and the long-term effectiveness of the repair. Bihar Food Poisoning: Over 150 Hospitalised After Dead Lizard Found in Feast Food in Supaul.
Cracked Road ‘Stitched’ With Iron Bars in Bihar
पहले साइकिल मोटर गाड़ियों का पंचर बनाया जाता था अब बिहार में पुल और सड़कों का भी पंचर बनाए जाने लगा है !! pic.twitter.com/3tc65MxcHH
— Raushan kumar (@y63070) June 20, 2026
Netizens React as Cracked Road ‘Stitched’ With Iron Bars
Note : हमारे यहां टूटी–फूटी सड़कों पर भी टांके लगाकर उन्हें दुरुस्त किया जाता है !!
संपर्क करें : बिहार सरकारpic.twitter.com/c9ZLAVu1cF
— Sachin Gupta (@Sachingupta) June 22, 2026
बिहार सरकार बहुमुखी प्रतिभा की धनी है। पहले दर्जी बनकर भागलपुर पुल पर चिप्पी सटवा दी, अब डॉक्टर बनकर स्टेपलर से टूटी सड़क का ऑपरेशन कर रही है।
ऐसा अनोखा मॉडल शायद दुनिया में कहीं और देखने को न मिले!
सरकार को तो शर्म आती नहीं, कम से कम बिहार की छवि को इस तरह मज़ाक का विषय बनाना… pic.twitter.com/j7SAvzSGbV
— Priyanka Bharti (@priyanka2bharti) June 22, 2026
In Bihar, a massive crack on the road is being stitched using iron bars. Does this actually work? If the construction quality is poor, how long will this iron bar hold? pic.twitter.com/V0BkxEXgr9
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) June 21, 2026
They literally stitched a bridge in Bihar😭😭😭??? pic.twitter.com/8rQ5ezEOdv
— Kashish Sharma (@kashskskl) June 21, 2026
Viral Video Shows Unconventional Repair Work
In the widely shared clip, workers can be seen drilling holes on both sides of visible cracks in the concrete roadway before inserting iron rods to connect or "stitch" the damaged slabs together.
The method, described by social media users as resembling medical stitching or stapling, quickly attracted attention due to its unusual appearance. The visual similarity to surgical procedures led many users to refer to the process as "road surgery." Pankaj Tripathi’s Brother Critically Injured After Being Attacked With Sharp Weapon in Bihar (Watch Video).
While the exact details of the repair project have not been officially disclosed, the video has fueled conversations about road maintenance practices and infrastructure management.
The viral footage prompted a mix of humour, criticism and questions from social media users.
One user wrote: "Note: Even on our pothole-ridden roads, we stitch them up to fix them!! Contact: Bihar Government" Another post compared the repair work to previous infrastructure controversies in the state, stating: "The Bihar government is rich in multifaceted talents. First, it turned into a tailor and got a patch stitched onto the Bhagalpur bridge, and now, posing as a doctor, it's operating on a broken road with a stapler. Such a unique model is probably nowhere else to be seen in the world! The government feels no shame, but at the very least, stop turning Bihar's image into a subject of ridicule like this."
A third user questioned the durability of the repair method, writing: "In Bihar, a massive crack on the road is being stitched using iron bars. Does this actually work? If the construction quality is poor, how long will this iron bar hold?"
The viral discussion has also led to broader questions about infrastructure maintenance and whether such repair methods can provide a long-term solution for damaged concrete roads.
Some users argued that the technique appeared innovative, while others expressed concerns about whether underlying construction issues were being adequately addressed.
Infrastructure experts often use various crack-repair and reinforcement techniques on concrete surfaces, depending on the nature and extent of the damage. However, no official statement regarding the specific engineering rationale behind the NH-922 repair work had been made available at the time the video gained traction online.
The incident has once again highlighted the public scrutiny faced by infrastructure projects, particularly when videos of repair work circulate widely on social media.
As the debate continues online, the "road surgery" video has become a talking point for both engineering enthusiasts and critics, drawing attention to the challenges of maintaining road networks and ensuring the durability of public infrastructure.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 22, 2026 01:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
