Sohna Road in Gurugram Collapses Again Due to Sewer Line Failure
Sohna Road caves in for 6th time in 3 years after sewer line collapse
Hindustan Times
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A section of Sohna Road near Subash Chowk in Gurugram, Haryana, collapsed on Wednesday after a sewer line failure, marking the sixth incident in three years. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has closed a lane for repairs, which are expected to start soon in coordination with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
- 01The road collapse occurred due to a sewer line failure beneath Sohna Road.
- 02This is the sixth incident of road collapse in the same area in three years.
- 03NHAI has closed a lane for repairs, ensuring no traffic disruption occurred before barricading.
- 04The sewer line, over 30 years old, is in poor condition and requires urgent repairs.
- 05Repair costs have been revised from ₹90 crore to ₹68 crore, with GMDA covering the expenses.
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On Wednesday, a section of Sohna Road near Subash Chowk in Gurugram, Haryana, caved in after a master sewer line pipeline collapsed, prompting the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to barricade the area and close approximately 100 meters of one lane on the Gurugram-to-Sohna carriageway. This incident marks the sixth collapse in the same stretch within three years. The cave-in, which occurred around 3:30 PM, created a sinkhole nearly 10 feet wide and 20 feet deep. NHAI officials quickly responded, ensuring that no vehicles or commuters were affected prior to the barricading. The sewer line, managed by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), is over 30 years old and in a dilapidated state. Repair work has been assigned to NHAI, with costs initially estimated at ₹90 crore but later revised to ₹68 crore. GMDA will cover the expenses, and officials are working to expedite the repairs.
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The repeated collapses of Sohna Road raise concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance in Gurugram, affecting daily commuters and local traffic.
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