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The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which was constructed for approximately ₹12,000-13,000 crore, is already under intense scrutiny due to the large potholes and sinkholes in the road following heavy rains. Large craters and damaged sections have been seen in viral videos on social media, and it raises serious doubts about the quality and durability of the infrastructure project.

This fast-track highway was inaugurated recently with great pomp and show, with the hope of making the Delhi-Dehradun journey much faster. But commuters and netizens have voiced their dismay, with many wondering how such a big-scale project can go from good to bad so quickly after its first few downpours. Negativity towards the quality of contractors and public money usage is running high.

A formal statement on the damage and the repair plans is yet to be made by the authorities. The accident has put the spotlight on the infrastructure standards in India and demands for accountability and quality control in mega-highway projects. This important route continues to be a driver's safety worry.