There was a stir on Tuesday due to a sudden collapse of the road on the elevated road, which is one of the most important routes of Noida city. There was a pothole about 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep on this elevated road built between Sector-61 and Sector-18. It is fortunate that no major accident occurred during the incident.
This elevated road is an important way of transportation between Noida as well as Delhi, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida West. A large number of vehicles pass through this route every day. After the road collapse incident, questions have once again been raised on the safety of the elevated road and the functioning of the Noida Authority.
What caused the sunken road?
According to the information, as soon as the information about road subsidence was received, the team of Civil Department and Water Department of Noida Authority reached the spot with bulldozer. The team of officials has reached the spot and is inspecting the sunken road and the pit. At present it is not clear why the road has caved in.
What did the authority officials say?
Authority officials say that the matter is being investigated. Only after investigation will the real reason behind the road subsidence be revealed. The team is also investigating whether the ground beneath the road has weakened due to underground water lines or any other reason.
Did any accident happen?
On an elevated road where lakhs of vehicles pass every day, such sudden collapse of the road is a matter of concern. However, it is a matter of relief that no major accident took place at the time of the incident. Now after investigation it will be clear what is the reason behind the road subsidence.
The elevated road is 5 kilometers long
This elevated road, about 5 kilometers long, is an important link for lakhs of people traveling from Delhi to Greater Noida West, 7X Sector societies and Ghaziabad. In such a situation, the incident of road subsidence has raised serious questions regarding the safety of the drivers passing through it.