Guwahati: A vehicle got stuck after a newly laid concrete slab covering a roadside drain collapsed in the Jatiya area of Guwahati on Wednesday, raising concerns over the quality and durability of ongoing civic works in the city. According to reports, the incident occurred in front of a Bharat Petroleum depot at Jatiya. The vehicle was passing over the newly constructed drain slab when the structure reportedly gave way, leaving the vehicle stuck.
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The incident has once again highlighted concerns surrounding the execution and quality of infrastructure works being carried out across Guwahati. Newly constructed drains and slabs are intended to improve drainage and facilitate movement for pedestrians and vehicles, but weak or improperly laid structures can pose safety risks. The collapse also comes at a time when several parts of Guwahati are witnessing ongoing drainage and road-related works aimed at improving urban infrastructure and addressing waterlogging.
The incident has prompted questions about whether adequate construction standards were followed while laying the concrete slab and whether the structure was sufficiently strengthened before being opened to vehicular movement. Residents and commuters are likely to seek greater monitoring of such projects to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. Authorities concerned are expected to assess the damaged portion and take necessary measures to restore the drain cover and ensure safe movement in the area.
