Panic spread on a key elevated road in Noida after a section of the road suddenly sank. The incident took place on the 4.8-km elevated road connecting Sector 61 and Sector 18. The damaged section left behind a pit nearly 20 feet long and 10 feet deep. Fortunately, no major accident was reported.
The elevated road is one of Noida’s busiest routes. It carries a large number of vehicles every day. It also plays a key role in connecting Ghaziabad, Greater Noida West, the 7X housing societies and Delhi’s DND area.
Traffic Halted After Road Sinks
After the damage was noticed, traffic on the elevated road was halted as a safety measure. This step resulted in a traffic jam on the road, which is usually a very busy route. Images and videos related to the damage on the road have started being circulated on social media platforms as well.
This unexpected collapse has created fear among the locals and travellers using this route. Many people have started questioning the quality of construction of this road. This is a serious issue for the reason that the road carries a huge number of vehicles every day.
नोएडा के सेक्टर-61 से सेक्टर-18 को जोड़ने वाली एलिवेटेड रोड पर सड़क धंसने से गहरा गड्ढा बन गया है। व्यस्त सड़क पर अचानक बने इस गड्ढे से वाहन चालकों के लिए हादसे का खतरा बढ़ गया है। गनीमत रही कि अब तक किसी बड़े हादसे की सूचना नहीं pic.twitter.com/xP7t2L5VQO
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Noida Authority Faces Questions
The incident has also put the spotlight on the Noida Authority. Questions are now being raised about the construction quality and regular maintenance of the elevated road.
The road was built at a major cost and is considered an important part of Noida’s transport network. Its sudden damage has therefore triggered concerns about how well such infrastructure is being inspected.
Noida Authority officials have said that the matter is being investigated. For now, the biggest relief is that no major accident took place. However, the 20-foot-long and 10-foot-deep pit has renewed concerns about the safety of commuters using one of Noida’s most important roads.
Sudeep Singh Rawat is a Copy Editor at NewsX Digital with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He covers national and international news, with a focus on politics, crime, technology, public affairs, and trending topics. Before joining NewsX Digital, he worked with Business Standard, The Sunday Guardian, and other digital media organisations. His reporting focuses on breaking news, enterprise stories, and explainers that inform readers through accurate, balanced, and context-driven journalism.
