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Gwalior High Court Orders JCB Excavation of NH Segment for Quality Test
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 06:47 PM
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A special team appointed by the Gwalior High Court began excavating a stretch of the Agra‑Mumbai National Highway with a JCB on Thursday to assess construction quality.
The Gwalior High Court has extended its probe into road construction up to the Agra‑Mumbai National Highway. Acting on the court's directive, a specially constituted investigation team commenced a physical examination of the highway segment on Thursday.
Using a JCB excavator, the team cut through the pavement to expose the underlying layers. This method allows engineers to evaluate the quality of the materials and workmanship employed during the road's construction.
The investigation aims to verify compliance with statutory standards and to identify any lapses that could compromise safety. Findings from the test will be reported back to the court for further action, if required.
Local authorities have been briefed on the procedure, and the excavation is being carried out under strict supervision to minimize disruption to traffic.
The move underscores the judiciary's proactive role in overseeing infrastructure projects and ensuring public funds are utilized appropriately.
Using a JCB excavator, the team cut through the pavement to expose the underlying layers. This method allows engineers to evaluate the quality of the materials and workmanship employed during the road's construction.
The investigation aims to verify compliance with statutory standards and to identify any lapses that could compromise safety. Findings from the test will be reported back to the court for further action, if required.
Local authorities have been briefed on the procedure, and the excavation is being carried out under strict supervision to minimize disruption to traffic.
The move underscores the judiciary's proactive role in overseeing infrastructure projects and ensuring public funds are utilized appropriately.