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Indore Smart City Road Collapses After Narmada Water Line Pipe Breaks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM
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A burst pipe during testing of the Narmada water line at Gorakhnath intersection caused the newly constructed smart city road in Indore to collapse, leaving a large hole.
During a routine pressure test of the Narmada water supply line, a pipe burst at the Gorakhnath intersection in Indore. The sudden release of water exerted a force that the newly laid smart‑city road could not withstand, resulting in a collapse and a sizeable hole in the surface.
The incident occurred while the city’s water infrastructure was being verified for safety and reliability. Engineers report that the pipe failure caused an abrupt surge of water that undermined the road’s sub‑structure.
Traffic on the affected stretch was halted immediately to prevent accidents. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are working to assess the extent of damage before any repair work can begin.
The Indore Municipal Corporation has announced that it will investigate the cause of the pipe break and will coordinate with the water department to ensure that similar failures are avoided in the future.
The incident occurred while the city’s water infrastructure was being verified for safety and reliability. Engineers report that the pipe failure caused an abrupt surge of water that undermined the road’s sub‑structure.
Traffic on the affected stretch was halted immediately to prevent accidents. Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are working to assess the extent of damage before any repair work can begin.
The Indore Municipal Corporation has announced that it will investigate the cause of the pipe break and will coordinate with the water department to ensure that similar failures are avoided in the future.