The Ganga Expressway is facing yet another round of repairs, with patchwork being carried out for the fifth time in a month near the Judapur Dandu toll plaza in Prayagraj. The repeated repair work has
raised questions over the quality of construction and passenger safety on the approximately 618-km expressway connecting Prayagraj with Meerut.
Potholes and cracks are visible at several locations near the Judapur Dandu toll plaza. On Wednesday, repair work was still underway, with the contractor closing one lane of the expressway to carry out the work.
The development has caused concern among drivers, particularly because vehicles travelling at high speeds have to negotiate sudden lane closures on the expressway.
Fifth Repair Job In A Month Raises Questions
The frequency of repairs has become a major concern for commuters using the Ganga Expressway.
The expressway, which was constructed at a cost of around Rs 36,230 crore, has reportedly required patchwork at multiple locations soon after its inauguration on April 29, 2026.
Drivers have alleged that improper construction material may be contributing to the recurring damage. The repeated appearance of potholes and cracks has also fuelled dissatisfaction among motorists who are paying tolls to use the road.
Potholes And Cracks Appear Near Judapur Dandu Toll Plaza
The latest repairs are being carried out near the Judapur Dandu toll plaza in Prayagraj, where portions of the road have developed visible cracks and potholes.
In UP’s Unnao, massive cracks have surfaced on the patch work done on the Ganga Expressway. Built at cost of ₹36,230 crores, the Expressway was damaged at multiple places forcing patch work soon after its inauguration on 29 April 2026. pic.twitter.com/V3NDNv7Gdn
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) August 27, 2026
The contractor has closed one lane while repair work is being undertaken. Drivers, however, have raised concerns over the manner in which the lane has been blocked, particularly on a high-speed expressway where motorists may have limited time to react.
Toll Plaza Manager Flags Accident Risk
Judapur Dandu toll plaza manager Kushal Singh told Dainik Bhaskar that blocking the road in such a manner during repair work was against traffic rules. He said repairs needed to be carried out with proper traffic-management and safety measures. Without adequate precautions, he warned, a serious accident could occur at any time.
The concern is particularly significant on the Ganga Expressway, where vehicles travelling at high speeds have to suddenly slow down or change lanes when repair work is underway.
Drivers Question Quality Of Construction
Motorists have alleged that the recurring damage could be linked to the quality of construction material being used on the expressway.
The latest repair work is also likely to intensify questions over why sections of a newly opened expressway are repeatedly requiring patchwork.
Drivers argue that frequent repairs not only inconvenience commuters but also create additional risks when lanes are closed without adequate warning or safety arrangements.
Cracks Reported On Patchwork In Unnao
Concerns are not limited to Prayagraj. In Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao, massive cracks have reportedly appeared on patchwork carried out on the Ganga Expressway. The emergence of cracks on repaired sections has further raised questions about the durability of the repair work itself.
The expressway had already witnessed damage at multiple locations, prompting patchwork soon after its inauguration on April 29.
Toll Collected From Motorcycles To Heavy Vehicles
The Ganga Expressway carries a wide range of traffic, with tolls collected from motorcycles as well as heavy vehicles.
The roughly 618-km expressway is intended to provide a high-speed connection between western and eastern Uttar Pradesh, linking Meerut with Prayagraj.
With motorists paying to use the facility, the repeated repairs have become a source of frustration, particularly when the road surface deteriorates soon after repair work.
Passenger Safety Remains The Biggest Concern
While maintenance and repair work are expected on any major road, the frequency of the latest repairs and the reported deterioration of patched sections have put the spotlight on construction quality.
For commuters, however, the immediate concern is safety. Sudden lane closures on a high-speed expressway can become hazardous if motorists are not given sufficient warning and if appropriate barricading, signage and traffic-management measures are not in place.
As repair work continues near Judapur Dandu, the fifth such exercise in a month has left drivers asking a bigger question: why does a newly opened expressway require repairs so frequently?
