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Road surface cracks and peels in Kaliabor, Assam within a day, locals blame shoddy work
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM
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Residents of Kaliabor say the newly laid road began to peel off within 24 hours, accusing the contractors of using substandard materials.
Kaliabor town in Assam witnessed an unexpected deterioration of a newly constructed road, as sections of the pavement started to lift and peel away within just 24 hours of completion. The problem was first reported by commuters who noticed the surface breaking apart while traveling on the stretch.
Local residents have voiced strong criticism, alleging that the work was carried out with inferior quality materials and inadequate supervision. They contend that the rapid failure points to shortcuts taken during construction, compromising the durability of the road.
Authorities have not released an official statement on the incident yet, but the district administration is expected to inspect the site and assess whether remedial action or a fresh tender is required. In the meantime, traffic has been diverted to nearby routes, causing inconvenience for daily commuters.
The incident underscores growing concerns among citizens about the standards of public infrastructure projects in the region, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability from the agencies responsible for road development.
Local residents have voiced strong criticism, alleging that the work was carried out with inferior quality materials and inadequate supervision. They contend that the rapid failure points to shortcuts taken during construction, compromising the durability of the road.
Authorities have not released an official statement on the incident yet, but the district administration is expected to inspect the site and assess whether remedial action or a fresh tender is required. In the meantime, traffic has been diverted to nearby routes, causing inconvenience for daily commuters.
The incident underscores growing concerns among citizens about the standards of public infrastructure projects in the region, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability from the agencies responsible for road development.