Days after the Public Works Department (PWD) officials claimed that the Pragati Maidan tunnel is now fit for traffic again, The Indian Express has reported that a spot check revealed that water leakage is still visible inside the 1.2-kilometre-long tunnel.
Two months ago the structure was marked as a “potential threat” to the public. Repair work on the tunnel began on March 20.
The tunnel was constructed as a part of the Pragati Maidan corridor redevelopment project. However, it started seeing water leakage and seepage on its walls and roofs shortly after its inauguration in 2022. Last year, the tunnel had to be shut down for more than a month due to waterlogging issues.
