Drain project lags, Southern Peripheral Road caves in after rain, brings traffic to a crawl in Gurgaon
The cave-in, which occurred near Sector 74A around 7.30am, was triggered by heavy rain, but compounded by ongoing excavation work for a long-delayed stormwater drain project.
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Officials agreed that the collapse exposed the challenges plaguing the Rs 105-crore master drain project, which was approved in May 2019 to reduce pressure on the overburdened Badshapur drain. The 5.2km project, stretching from Vatika Chowk to NH-8, has missed its 18-month deadline, reaching only 40% completion by Oct last year.
"Our team immediately cordoned off the area to prevent any accidents. Fortunately, there were no injuries," said a traffic police official.
The incident caused traffic snarls extending over a kilometre, with congestion continuing till 3pm on the crucial arterial road.
GMDA officials responded by filling the 10-foot-deep cavity with gravel and soil to restore traffic movement. "Yes, excavation work had loosened the soil. And heavy rainfall in the morning triggered the collapse. We took immediate measures to resume traffic flow," an official said.
While the temporary patch was laid using dense bitumen, residents remain sceptical about its durability.
Pradeep Singh, a resident of Sector 79, voiced concerns. "This patch won't withstand another heavy downpour. Despite the filling, proper drainage is essential here. This junction is notorious for waterlogging. In June 2023, we witnessed a similar cave-in near Sector 75A after the first rain, just metres away from today's collapse," he added.
Asked about preventive measures, a GMDA official said, "To avoid such incidents during the monsoon, drainage work will be suspended when it rains. We aim to complete the project by the end of this year."
However, with the monsoon approaching and substantial work pending, the incident has raised questions about infrastructure planning and execution in the city.
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