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NHAI Inspects Damaged Gujarat Highway After Rain
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

NHAI Inspects Damaged Gujarat Highway After Rain

Venkatraman, Member of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), on Sunday inspected the Bharatmala highway near the Bakutra toll plaza in Santalpur taluka, Patan district, Gujarat. The inspection followed rain-induced damage to a 1.35-km stretch of the road. Samples from the affected section were collected during the visit, according to an official release.
The 135-km-long Bharatmala highway links Sanchor in Rajasthan with Santalpur in Gujarat. The road was recently impacted by heavy rainfall, raising concerns about construction quality.
Venkatraman stated that if the samples show any deficiencies, legal action will be initiated. The contractor responsible has already been served a notice. He expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to commuters and assured that smooth travel would be restored soon.
The inspection team included Patan Collector Tushar Kumar Bhatt, NHAI Regional Officer Sunil Yadav, and officials from the Roads and Buildings Department. 

Venkatraman, Member of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), on Sunday inspected the Bharatmala highway near the Bakutra toll plaza in Santalpur taluka, Patan district, Gujarat. The inspection followed rain-induced damage to a 1.35-km stretch of the road. Samples from the affected section were collected during the visit, according to an official release.The 135-km-long Bharatmala highway links Sanchor in Rajasthan with Santalpur in Gujarat. The road was recently impacted by heavy rainfall, raising concerns about construction quality.Venkatraman stated that if the samples show any deficiencies, legal action will be initiated. The contractor responsible has already been served a notice. He expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to commuters and assured that smooth travel would be restored soon.The inspection team included Patan Collector Tushar Kumar Bhatt, NHAI Regional Officer Sunil Yadav, and officials from the Roads and Buildings Department. 

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