Guwahati: Crews rushed to plug a massive cavity beneath the new Kaliabor Tiniali national highway early Wednesday morning. Soil erosion created a tunnel-like gap under the roadbed, sparking fears of a total collapse. The road connects Nagaon to Tezpur and handles heavy traffic daily.
Authorities dumped sand into the hole to stabilize the crumbling structure. This fix followed an India Today NE report exposing the hazard. Locals blamed the contractor, Ganapati, for the shoddy workmanship. They claimed officials ignored the visible deterioration for weeks.
The temporary sand fix leaves the long-term integrity of the highway in doubt. Experts now demand a technical assessment to ensure the road can handle regular use. Residents want answers. "Questions remain over the structural integrity of the newly constructed stretch and whether a temporary filling operation will be sufficient to address the underlying erosion."
The incident highlights a wider problem with highway construction quality in the region. Commuters worry about the next monsoon season. Frequent inspections of vulnerable stretches are now vital to prevent future disasters.
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