NHAI Takes Swift Action on Faulty Pavement in Gujarat
The NHAI has suspended a contractor, an authority engineer, and an official for faulty pavement conditions on the Amritsar-Jamnagar Corridor in Gujarat. Expert committees have been formed to evaluate the issues, believed to stem from defects in the Aggregate Inter Layer and poor drainage.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken decisive action against CDS Infra Projects Limited and key personnel for their roles in the deteriorating pavement conditions on the Amritsar-Jamnagar Corridor, specifically along the Sanchore-Santalpur Section in Gujarat.
The issues, characterized by distressed pavement crusts, have led to the debarment of the contractor and an associated engineer, preventing them from participating in any current or future projects. A show cause notice and a financial penalty of Rs 2.8 crore have also been issued following the incident.
Expert Committees featuring professors from leading institutions such as IIT-BHU, IIT-Delhi, and IIT-Gandhinagar are now assessing the failure, believed to be due to defects in the Aggregate Inter Layer, Cement Treated Base, and drainage systems. These experts will recommend remedial actions to address the underlying problems.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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