India's longest six-lane elevated road at the time it opened saw soil erode around pillar No. 187 within months of opening. In 2022 the municipal corporation abruptly took over maintenance and advertising rights without prior board approval, raising concerns about hidden costs.
On record
The official record states: "GDA Vice-President said "the elevated road is completely safe," blaming topsoil erosion near the footpath; the takeover was linked to the builder's 5-year maintenance contract expiring."
Filed as "Still standing but marred by maintenance/safety concerns" and dated to Inaugurated March 2018, this entry sits under the "₹1,100 crore" 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
2 public sources — 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.
“The opening ceremony was the project's peak performance.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-delhi/20180728/281638191006003
- https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-st-noida/20221120/281616719365494
Visitor reviews
“Turned up expecting very little and was still surprised. The render in the brochure is having a much better time.”
“Followed the signboards until they ran out. You can feel the feasibility study straining.”
“Read about it in the paper years ago and finally made the trip. Somehow both under construction and clearly abandoned.”