NHAI Raises Safety Concerns Over Pipeline Work on Dwarka Expressway
NHAI flags safety concerns over pipeline work on Dwarka E-way
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expressed safety concerns regarding pipeline work on the Dwarka Expressway in India, citing risks to structural integrity. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) claims that 95% of the work is complete and insists that safety measures are in place.
- 01NHAI has flagged safety issues with the pipeline work on the Dwarka Expressway.
- 02Concerns center around the structural integrity of the expressway due to the pipeline-laying method.
- 03GMDA claims that 95% of the pipeline work is completed and safety measures are being adhered to.
- 04NHAI has requested immediate intervention to prevent potential accidents.
- 05The pipeline work is essential for improving water supply infrastructure in the region.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised significant safety concerns regarding the ongoing pipeline work on the Dwarka Expressway, which is being carried out by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). According to Mohd Saifi, a regional officer at NHAI, the trenchless pipeline-laying method has led to multiple distress manifestations, threatening the structural integrity of the expressway. NHAI has urged for immediate action to prevent any potential cave-ins that could result in serious accidents. In response, GMDA executive engineer Abhinav Verma stated that nearly 95% of the pipeline work has been completed and emphasized that all necessary precautions and safety measures have been implemented. The pipeline installation, which began in July, is crucial for enhancing the water supply infrastructure in the region, especially after changes to the road's alignment necessitated a new pipeline.
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If the structural integrity of the expressway is compromised, it could lead to accidents, affecting commuters and local traffic.
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