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Crater on road: Jaipur key route caves in after rain, raises quality concerns

A section of Jaipur's main Tonk Road caved in after rainfall, creating a large crater and disrupting movement. The cave-in prompted diversions, repairs and renewed questions over road construction and maintenance.

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A section of Jaipur's main Tonk Road caved in after rainfall.

A section of Jaipur's main Tonk Road caved in after a few hours of rainfall, creating a large crater and disrupting traffic movement, raising fresh questions over the quality of road construction and maintenance in the city.

The road collapsed in front of Kailash Tower on Main Tonk Road, one of Jaipur's arterial roads. The cave-in created a significant hazard in the middle of the busy road, prompting the administration and police to immediately divert traffic.

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The collapse disrupted vehicular movement on the route, forcing commuters to take alternative roads. Authorities also placed barricades around the affected stretch to secure the area and prevent accidents.

According to information provided to India Today, road cave-ins have been reported at several locations across Jaipur following the rainfall. The incidents have once again sparked questions over the quality of road construction and maintenance in the city.

The concerned department was carrying out repair work on the damaged stretch and investigating the cause of the road collapse.

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Published By:
Akshat Trivedi
Published On:
Jul 3, 2026 19:35 IST

A section of Jaipur's main Tonk Road caved in after a few hours of rainfall, creating a large crater and disrupting traffic movement, raising fresh questions over the quality of road construction and maintenance in the city.

The road collapsed in front of Kailash Tower on Main Tonk Road, one of Jaipur's arterial roads. The cave-in created a significant hazard in the middle of the busy road, prompting the administration and police to immediately divert traffic.

The collapse disrupted vehicular movement on the route, forcing commuters to take alternative roads. Authorities also placed barricades around the affected stretch to secure the area and prevent accidents.

According to information provided to India Today, road cave-ins have been reported at several locations across Jaipur following the rainfall. The incidents have once again sparked questions over the quality of road construction and maintenance in the city.

The concerned department was carrying out repair work on the damaged stretch and investigating the cause of the road collapse.

- Ends
Published By:
Akshat Trivedi
Published On:
Jul 3, 2026 19:35 IST

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