Bareilly Shock: New Meerganj-Balupura Road Crumbles in Just Two Days!
A newly built road in Bareilly's Meerganj-Balupura stretch is falling apart just 48 hours after completion, sparking outrage over poor quality.
In a shocking display of alleged negligence and poor engineering, the newly constructed road connecting Meerganj-Balupura road deterioration has become the talk of the town in Bareilly. Just two days after the project was declared complete, the road has already begun to disintegrate, leaving local residents fuming over the quality of the infrastructure.
Gravel Coming Loose by Hand
The state of the road is so precarious that residents claim the surface is practically falling apart. Local villagers, including Jalaluddin, reported that the gravel and stones used in the construction are coming loose with minimal effort—some even claiming they can be dislodged by hand. This has led to widespread allegations that the materials used in the project were substandard and did not meet the required technical specifications.
The frustration among the locals is palpable. While such roads are typically expected to last for a significant period, villagers expressed deep skepticism that this particular stretch will even survive a few more days, let alone the six-month durability mark they had hoped for.
Warnings Ignored?
The controversy has gained momentum with statements from District Panchayat member Niranjan Yadvanshi. According to Yadvanshi, this disaster was preventable. He claimed that he had repeatedly warned the concerned authorities to ensure that the construction adhered to strict quality standards.
Yadvanshi further asserted that he had personally visited the site during the construction phase to provide instructions on how the road should be properly built. Despite these interventions, he alleges that the work continued with visible negligence, leading to the current crumbling state of the road.
Silence from Authorities
When questioned about the project's financial details, including the total cost and the official estimates, Junior Engineer Shivam was unable to provide immediate answers. He cited the fact that the office was closed on Sunday as the reason for the lack of available documentation.
A physical inspection of the site confirmed the residents' grievances, as the gravel on the surface was easily dislodged. Furthermore, it was noted that no workers or supervisory staff were present at the site to address the failing infrastructure.
Viral Video Halts Work
Interestingly, the construction activities on the stretch reportedly came to a grinding halt only after a video documenting the poor condition of the road went viral on social media. The public outcry online has forced a pause in the project, but it has not provided a solution to the residents.
The villagers of the region are now demanding two things from the administration:
- A comprehensive official inquiry into the quality of materials used and the negligence involved in the project.
- The complete reconstruction of the road to ensure it meets the necessary technical and safety standards.