NHAI issues statement following reports of cracks on new ₹4,200 crore expressway
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a response following viral videos that highlighted cracks and structural damage on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway shortly after it opened. The agency explained that these repairs are part of routine preventive maintenance under its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) protocols. Furthermore, NHAI noted that the project is protected by a 15-year Defect Liability Period (DLP), ensuring that all necessary fixes will be completed at no additional expense to the authority.