Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-29
Slippages reveal design flaw on Kanpur-Lucknow e-way
Slippages on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway suggest design issues, not construction defects. Affected stretches will require rebuilding from the ground up, officials stated. A preliminary investigation identified weak, plastic soil as a primary cause. Poor drainage also contributed to the expressway's structural problems. The government awaits a final report on the detailed investigation. NEW DELHI: Slippages on sections of the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway within days of its inauguration point to a design issue, not a construction defect, a top govt official has said, adding that simple patchwork repairs will not solve the problem. "The affected stretches will have to be rebuilt bottom up. Slippages reveal design flaw on Kanpur-Lucknow e-way
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