Lucknow University Road : Road conditions in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, have raised serious questions after heavy rains. Due to heavy rain in the area near Lucknow University, a large part of the road suddenly caved in and became a pothole about 10 to 12 feet deep and wide. A young man fell in this pit and was rushed to the hospital for immediate treatment. Also, a motorcycle was also stuck in the pit, which was later pulled out with the help of a crane.

A large part of the road collapsed after heavy rains

The incident happened on the main road near Lucknow University. It is feared that a large part of the road suddenly collapsed as the soil beneath the road was washed away due to heavy rains. As the road caved in, there was a huge pothole and in no time the entire road became a hazard for traffic.

The depth of this pit is said to be approximately 10 to 12 feet. The crater was so wide that even a motorcycle was completely engulfed in it.

The young man lying in the pit was shifted to the hospital

A young man also fell into this deep pit during the incident. On learning about the incident, the local people and the system took him out and immediately sent him to the hospital.

Detailed official information about the condition of the youth has not come out, but after the incident, there was an atmosphere of fear in the area.

The motorcycle had to be pulled out with a crane

It was not clear how the motorcycle got down in the ditch. According to the people present at the scene, it was not clear how the incident happened as there was no one around when the bike fell into the pit.

Later, the police and Nagar Nigam team reached the spot. After several attempts, the motorcycle was pulled out of the ditch with the help of a crane.

The problem increased as rain water filled the road

The situation worsened as the road became waterlogged due to heavy rains. A deep ditch in the middle of the waterlogged road posed a major hazard to motorists and pedestrians.

The road was closed as a security measure and traffic was diverted.

Police and Nagar Nigam team rushed

As soon as the incident was reported, police and city corporation officials and employees reached the spot. The area was barricaded to keep people and vehicles away from the crater.

The work of filling the pothole and making the road safe again for vehicular traffic was started by the Nagar Nigam team.

Questioning the quality of the capital’s roads

The incident has raised serious questions about road maintenance and pre-monsoon preparations in a big city like Lucknow. A 10- to 12-feet deep pothole in a busy area like the university amid claims that the roads in the capital are in good condition has sparked a debate on the system’s performance.

Locals are questioning why the concerned departments did not take notice of the road till it became so poor and timely inspections and repairs were not carried out.

At present, the work of securing the road is going on by the team of police and city corporation. However, the incident has once again raised major questions about the quality of the city’s roads, drainage system and preparedness of the city’s infrastructure during heavy rains.