NHAI Suspends Project Director After Backtracking on Rumble Strips Denial Near Prathvipura Village on NH-25

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reversed its earlier stand on the controversy surrounding faulty rumble strips constructed at a median opening near Prathvipura village on NH-25 in Rajasthan, after X users shared visual proof contradicting the agency's initial claims. NHAI had first dismissed the reports as misleading, but has now placed the concerned Project Director under suspension for wrong reporting on the matter.

What NHAI Said First

Responding to the initial media reportage on the rumble strips, NHAI had said, "As reported by some sections of the media regarding construction of rumble strips at the median opening near Prathvipura village on NH-25 in Rajasthan, NHAI would like to inform that the media reportage does not depict the actual condition of the section. The construction of rumbling strips is being carried out at the request of the local public representative to enhance the safety of both National Highway users and the residents of the village." No More Cash at Toll Plazas: NHAI Plans Cashless Toll System Across India’s Highways, Digital Payments via FASTag and UPI Only From April 2026.

NHAI Suspends Project Director After Backtracking On Rumble Strips Denial

NHAI would like to inform that, following a detailed review of the matter, the concerned Project Director has been placed under suspension for wrong reporting in social media on rumble strips.

Further, necessary corrective measures are being undertaken at the location to ensure…

— NHAI (@NHAI_Official) August 3, 2026

The statement added, "NHAI appreciates the valuable feedback received from the Highway users and remains committed to ensure a safe travel experience for all commuters."

Users Push Back With Evidence

Despite NHAI's initial denial, several X users continued to share visuals from the spot, questioning the authority's claim that the reports did not reflect the ground reality. The mounting evidence eventually forced NHAI to revisit its position. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Cave-In: NHAI Explains Why Road Collapsed Near Shamli After Heavy Rain.

Users Had Questioned NHAI's Claim

It's not the same place 😭 you think we're stupid or something? pic.twitter.com/YFlQt6wmRN

— Chanandler Bong (@Optimus_0_1) August 3, 2026

So you are saying this video is a lie?pic.twitter.com/ZIYE0taYo4

— Himanshu gupta (@hmanshu_gupta) August 3, 2026

NHAI's Reversal And Suspension Order

Following the public pushback, NHAI issued a fresh statement acknowledging the lapse. "Following a detailed review of the matter, the concerned Project Director has been placed under suspension for wrong reporting in social media on rumble strips," the authority said.

It further added, "Necessary corrective measures are being undertaken at the location to ensure that the section fully conforms to the prescribed road safety standards."

NHAI reiterated its commitment to safety standards, stating, "NHAI remains committed to the highest standards of safety and quality on the National Highway network and values the constructive feedback received from National Highway users."

Timeline Of The Row

The episode has drawn attention for the sequence of events, with NHAI first calling the reports inaccurate, only to later admit fault and act against its own official once user-shared evidence made the discrepancy hard to ignore. The reversal has sparked discussion online around the initial denial versus the eventual acknowledgement and action taken.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 03, 2026 11:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).