Multiple potholes on the Vapi-Silvassa National Highway-48 after the nonstop rain in Gujarat have exposed the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) road development claims.
A 10-km stretch of road between Vapi and Silvassa was riddled with potholes, due to heavy rain. Residents took to social media to share the condition of the stretch.
While NHAI officials blame the rain for the damage, they claim that the repair work is done on a regular interval but the rain resurfaces the potholes again.
Thousands of vehicles pass through this road every day. In such a situation, the risk to life and property has increased due to potholes.
However, the NHAI has reportedly initiated procedures to start the recarpeting work of the 10-km stretch.
Around half a kilometre area at Vapi GIDC to Chanod village near Silvassa headquarters of Dadara and Nagar Haveli is riddled with potholes causing difficulty to the commuters.