Viral Video Shows Carpet Being Used To Hide Massive Ganga Expressway Cave-In in Unnao
A massive crater has formed on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao after incessant rain, with a viral video showing road-coloured cloth allegedly used to conceal the damage. The Meerut-Prayagraj lane has been closed near Bashir Ganj, while repairs are underway. The 594-km expressway was built at a cost of over INR 36,000 crore.
A massive crater has formed on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district following incessant rain, with a video showing what appears to be a carpet or road-coloured cloth placed over the damaged section. The Meerut-to-Prayagraj lane has been closed near Bashir Ganj as contractors begin repair work.
The cave-in has drawn attention after footage of the damaged road surfaced on social media. The incident occurred near kilometre number 423.6 in Bashir Ganj village, within the Dahi police station area. The 594-kilometre expressway was built at a cost of over INR 36,000 crore. Gurugram Sinkhole Scare: Why Did a Road Near IFFCO Chowk Suddenly Cave In?
Carpet Being Used To Hide Massive Ganga Expressway Cave-In in Unnao
A carpet was used to "hide" the massive cave-in on the Ganga Expressway in Unnao. This was built at a cost of ₹36,230 crores. Built by Adani Enterprises and IRB infrastructure. The expressway has sustained multiple damages since its inauguration bhai Prime Minister Narendra Modi… pic.twitter.com/5Oa66QrPK5
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Massive Crater Appears After Heavy Rain
According to the information provided, several feet of the road has caved in following incessant rainfall, leaving a deep crater on the expressway. The damaged stretch has reportedly been closed in the Meerut-Prayagraj direction to prevent vehicles from passing through the affected section.
A viral video shows tar and a road-coloured cloth laid over the damaged portion. The use of the material to conceal the crater has raised questions on social media about the handling of the road damage. Jaipur Road Cave-In Video: 20-Foot-Wide Sinkhole Opens on Tonk Road After Rain, Traffic Disrupted.
The contractor has started repair work at the location following the discovery of the cave-in. The incident has brought renewed attention to the condition of the expressway, particularly after reports of other damage since its inauguration. The exact cause of the road collapse and the details of the repair plan were not available in the information provided.
Ganga Expressway Project
The Ganga Expressway is a 594-kilometre corridor connecting Meerut with Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The project was built at a cost of INR 36,230 crore, according to the information provided, and was developed by Adani Enterprises and IRB Infrastructure.
The expressway was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29, 2026. The latest damage was reported near kilometre 423.6 at Bashir Ganj village in Unnao's Dahi police station area. The Meerut-to-Prayagraj lane has been closed at the affected location while repair work is carried out.
The incident is expected to draw further scrutiny over the quality and durability of the newly inaugurated expressway, particularly given the rainfall-related damage reported in the region.
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