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84 Crore Gola Overbridge Develops 12-Foot Pit, Covered Overnight, Construction Quality Questioned
- •A 10-12 foot deep pit suddenly appeared on the Gola Overbridge in Lakhimpur Kheri, built at a cost of 84 crore rupees, raising serious questions about construction quality.
- •A vigilant passerby averted a major accident by placing his shirt as a warning sign near the pit, saving lives.
- •Upon discovery, officials and contractors quickly filled the pit overnight with several dumpers of soil, leading to accusations of a cover-up.
- •PWD JE Rahul Singh attributed the pit to heavy rains, while locals alleged technical flaws and shoddy construction.
- •Local municipal chairman Rinku Shukla accused officials of collusion regarding the overbridge's delayed construction and poor quality.
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A deadly 10 to 12 feet deep pit suddenly formed in the middle of the road on the Gola Overbridge due to sinking ground. Public Works Department Junior Engineer Rahul Singh attributed the pit to water accumulation from torrential rains over the preceding two to three days.
A vigilant passerby noticed the deep pit in the dark and immediately removed his shirt, placing it near the danger zone as a warning sign for approaching drivers. This quick action alerted motorists in time and averted a terrible road accident.
Gola Gokarnath municipal chairman Rinku Shukla criticized the project for taking nearly a decade to complete due to repeated extensions and delays. Local representatives and residents have continuously raised concerns regarding technical alignment errors, shoddy construction quality, and poor departmental monitoring of the 84-crore bridge.
