Faridabad Smart Road Collapses Before Completion, Causing Commotion Near Union Minister’s Residence
Faridabad – 18 November 2025: A newly constructed smart road in Faridabad, which was nearing completion, collapsed unexpectedly, creating traffic chaos and raising serious concerns about construction quality. The road, part of the Sector 19-28 dividing road from Barkhal Chowk to the bypass, had a total project cost of ₹42 crore. The collapse occurred just 10 meters from the residence of Union Minister Krishanpal Gurjar, prompting local residents to demand a quality check and action against the contractor.
Project DetailsThe smart road project, initiated on 27 January 2019, was envisioned under Faridabad Smart City Limited to serve as a model stretch, complete with a cycling track, underground electrical lines, footpaths, road grills, markings, and lighting. Initially, a budget of ₹63 cr...









