Gurgaon witnessed a road cave-in near the Sukhrali flyover on Sunday, following a leakage in an underground recycled water pipeline. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) confirmed that the damage occurred near Maharana Pratap Chowk, where a project is underway to lay a recycled water pipeline intended to supply tertiary treated water to Tau Devi Lal Park in Sector 22. Officials stated that the leakage led to soil erosion beneath the carriageway, causing the road surface to sink and form deep depressions, with some sections caving in up to nearly 3 feet deep.
Immediate Response and Traffic Impact
Traffic police and GMDA teams promptly barricaded the affected area to prevent vehicular movement and avoid accidents. The intersection, which handles heavy daily traffic, was partially closed, leading to severe congestion during peak hours. Temporary traffic diversions were implemented as repair teams were rushed to the site. A GMDA official explained, "The leakage was detected in the recycled water pipeline being laid in the area, which led to soil washout beneath the road. This resulted in settlement and formation of cavities on the surface. The affected stretch has been barricaded, and teams have been deployed to carry out repair work."
Key Junction Affected
This junction is critical for thousands of vehicles passing through daily, connecting commuters to the Millennium City Centre metro stations, the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, and Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road. The cave-in has raised concerns about the condition of city roads and underground utility infrastructure.
Similar Incident at MG Road Underpass
Separately, a similar incident occurred at the MG Road underpass, where a portion of the surface road near the retaining (RE) wall caved in over the past couple of days. The stretch has seen partial barricading as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans restoration work. An NHAI official noted, "Some water line utility has burst in the stretch. We are trying to identify the owner of the pipeline so that necessary action and repairs can be taken at the earliest." However, a GMDA official clarified that the affected utility does not belong to GMDA's network, stating, "We have inspected the site and the affected utility does not belong to GMDA."
Recent Infrastructure Concerns
These incidents come just days after a portion of Sohna Highway caved in for the sixth time due to damage to a sewer line beneath the carriageway, highlighting ongoing issues with road and utility infrastructure in the city.
