Ahmedabad Reports 288 Road Cave-Ins Due to Pipeline Works, 57 Damaged Roads Need Repair

The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has admitted that 288 road cave-ins have been reported across the city due to ground settlement following water supply and drainage pipeline works. While the civic body has classified these incidents as potholes, the affected locations involve roads that have caved in after underground utility work.

According to the AMC, most of the complaints have been resolved, but several damaged stretches are still awaiting repairs.

2,028 potholes reported, 57 yet to be repaired

AMC data shows that 2,028 potholes and road cave-ins were reported across Ahmedabad during the monsoon. Repair work has been completed at 1,971 locations, while 57 damaged roads are still awaiting restoration.

West Zone records most potholes, North Zone tops settlement cases

The West Zone recorded the highest number of potholes, with 621 cases reported during the monsoon.

Meanwhile, the North Zone registered the highest number of road settlement incidents, with 118 cases where roads caved in after water and drainage pipeline works.

Road digging continues despite pre-monsoon guidelines

The Gujarat government had directed civic bodies to complete road excavation works before the onset of the monsoon and avoid fresh digging during the rainy season. However, road excavation has continued at several locations in Ahmedabad over the past few years.

While emergency utility repairs are often unavoidable, delays in completing planned infrastructure works before the monsoon have repeatedly led to damaged roads, traffic disruptions and inconvenience for commuters.