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Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Sees Surface Slippage 13 Days After Launch
✍️ TOI City
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 05:37 AM
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A section of the new Rs 4,200‑crore Lucknow‑Kanpur expressway slipped 13 days after its inauguration, prompting the National Highways Authority of India to confirm it was a wearing‑coat issue rather than a collapse. Repairs were finished quickly and traffic resumed on Sunday.
The Rs 4,200‑crore Lucknow‑Kanpur expressway was inaugurated just 13 days ago, linking the capital of Uttar Pradesh with its industrial hub. A short time after opening, a segment of the road experienced surface slippage, raising immediate concerns among commuters.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) clarified that the issue was limited to the wearing coat and did not indicate a structural collapse. According to NHAI officials, the slip was a surface‑level problem that could be remedied without compromising the integrity of the roadway.
Repair crews worked overnight to restore the affected stretch, and by Sunday traffic had returned to normal flow. The quick turnaround minimized disruption for the thousands of vehicles that use the expressway daily.
The incident went viral on social media after a video of the damaged section circulated, prompting criticism from users and questions about the quality of construction. NHAI has stated that the repairs will be monitored closely to prevent recurrence.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) clarified that the issue was limited to the wearing coat and did not indicate a structural collapse. According to NHAI officials, the slip was a surface‑level problem that could be remedied without compromising the integrity of the roadway.
Repair crews worked overnight to restore the affected stretch, and by Sunday traffic had returned to normal flow. The quick turnaround minimized disruption for the thousands of vehicles that use the expressway daily.
The incident went viral on social media after a video of the damaged section circulated, prompting criticism from users and questions about the quality of construction. NHAI has stated that the repairs will be monitored closely to prevent recurrence.