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10-Metre Crater Forms on Ganga Expressway After Heavy Rain
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 09:03 AM
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A 10‑metre‑deep crater has appeared on the Rs 36,000‑crore Ganga Expressway following intense rainfall, raising concerns about the safety of the 4‑lane highway.
A 10‑metre‑deep crater has formed on the Ganga Expressway after a period of heavy rainfall, according to reports from the road‑maintenance authorities. The expressway, which cost approximately Rs 36,000 crore, is a major 4‑lane corridor linking the cities of Varanasi and Patna.
The crater was discovered near the stretch that runs through the Ghazipur district, where the road had been closed for inspection. Engineers say the sudden collapse is likely due to saturated soil and inadequate drainage in the area.
Authorities have temporarily closed the affected section and are deploying earth‑moving equipment to fill the hole. They have also urged motorists to avoid the route until the repairs are complete.
The incident has prompted a review of the drainage infrastructure along the expressway, with officials promising a detailed assessment within the next 48 hours.
The crater was discovered near the stretch that runs through the Ghazipur district, where the road had been closed for inspection. Engineers say the sudden collapse is likely due to saturated soil and inadequate drainage in the area.
Authorities have temporarily closed the affected section and are deploying earth‑moving equipment to fill the hole. They have also urged motorists to avoid the route until the repairs are complete.
The incident has prompted a review of the drainage infrastructure along the expressway, with officials promising a detailed assessment within the next 48 hours.