A road built under Bareilly's Smart City project caved in near Bareilly College, creating a large pothole — the second collapse recorded at this exact location, exposing weak sewer infrastructure beneath the surface work.
On record
The official record states: "Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Kumar Maurya said "the sewer line choking caused a section of the road to cave in.""
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to 2026 (second cave-in at same spot), this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A surface that renegotiates its shape with every monsoon.
- Potholes deep enough to have their own microclimate.
- Freshly laid tar, laid with real optimism.
- A resurfacing crew that will, in time, return.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“A triumph of allocation over construction.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Went to photograph it before they either finish it or knock it down. You get the whole story from the chaiwala in about four minutes.”
“Rode out on a rented scooter to see what the fuss was about. It is on track, provided you do not look for the track.”
“Came for the Uttar Pradesh tourism angle and left with the civic one. The ambition is retained for the brochure and nowhere else.”