Potholes Emerge on Rs 12,000 Cr Delhi-Dehradun Expressway After First Heavy Rain

The newly built Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, constructed at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore, developed significant potholes shortly after its inauguration following the season's first heavy rainfall in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. Commuters reported the craters were deep enough to damage vehicle alloy wheels and nearly cause accidents. Authorities responded by deploying repair crews to address the damage. Officials attributed the deterioration to the intensity of the rainfall. However, the incident has raised serious questions about the quality of construction on the high-cost infrastructure project.