Prayagraj: Significant cracks and sinking have been observed in the under-construction Ram Van Gaman corridor near Shringverpur in Prayagraj district. These issues arose following recent seasonal rains, prompting local authorities to initiate immediate patchwork and repair efforts to address the damage.
The project entails an expenditure of around Rs 4,400 crore having objective to provide improved road connectivity between religious and historical sites such as Ayodhya, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Shringverpur Dham, Kaushambi, and Chitrakoot—routes that Lord Ram traversed during his exile. The foundation of ram van gaman path was laid in 2022 and was likely to be completed this year. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news.
Ravindra Pal Singh, Executive Engineer, UP PWD Division (NH 1) told TOI that “ The incidents of road subsidence were reported at two locations—spanning 300 meters and 150 meters—within a 14.15 km stretch of the Ram Van Gaman Path, caused by heavy rainfall and soil erosion”. He, however, said “ Repair work is currently underway, and the damaged sections will be restored within two days. The Ram Van Gaman Path is part of the four-lane corridor being developed to connect Ayodhya and Chitrakoot. After a video surfaced highlighting cracks being develped on the under-constrution Ram Van Gaman Path near Shringverpur, the authorities of PWD (NH) have intensified exercise to repair the damages. Authorities claimed that a team of engineers, supervisiors and labourers is working to repair the road. Download the TOI App.