A section of the Ganga Expressway in Unnao caved in following heavy rain, creating a pit about seven feet deep.
गड्ढे में गया ‘मोदी सरकार का विकास’! गंगा एक्सप्रेस-वे पर अब 7 फीट गड्ढा छिपाने ऊपर बिछाई चादर और शॉल
The true state of the expressway—built at a cost of thousands of crores and hailed as a model of modern infrastructure and development—was exposed by the very first spell of rain. Amidst grand claims of progress, the monsoon rains have once again washed away the Modi government’s version of ‘development’!
In fact, following heavy rainfall in Unnao, a section of the Ganga Expressway caved in, creating a pit approximately seven feet deep. This is the very expressway that the government has been showcasing as a major achievement and a driver of new momentum for Uttar Pradesh’s development.
A Pit Several Feet Deep Formed
Near the Basiratganj toll plaza, on the carriageway heading towards Prayagraj (at the 423.6 km mark), the road subsided, creating a pit about five feet wide and seven feet deep. Anticipating potential accidents, authorities set up barricades approximately 300 meters before the damaged section and diverted traffic to the other lane.
It is worth noting that the Ganga Expressway is no ordinary road project. Spanning approximately 594 kilometers, the project incurred a cost of around ₹36,230 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it in Hardoi on April 29, 2026. The central government had described it as a crucial project for Uttar Pradesh’s development and connectivity.
The expressway, once hailed as a new ‘lifeline’ for development at the time of its inauguration, is now facing scrutiny following incidents of road subsidence during the monsoon.
Second Such Incident
Significantly, this is the second instance of road damage on the Ganga Expressway in Unnao during this monsoon season. Earlier, on August 17, soil along the roadside washed away near Sonik village (under the Dahi police station area) at the 421 km mark, damaging a stretch of approximately 200 meters.
At the time of its inauguration, the government had touted the Ganga Expressway as a project that would accelerate connectivity, employment, and economic growth in UP. However, images of the road caving in after the monsoon rains are now raising questions about that very model of development.
Follow Us on… 
+