India, July 11 -- An eight-lane railway overbridge, opened just two weeks ago in Greater Noida, failed to withstand the first monsoon spell as a portion of the road surface peeled off due to the recent downpour, drawing flak from citizens.

Officials said the incident has exposed the road's construction quality as the top layer of asphalt on one carriageway has worn out, causing rough patches and an uneven surface.

The 1.6-km-long overbridge, constructed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), was opened to the public on June 24. Officials said it connects Makoda and Tilapta villages and is a key link between Gaur Chowk and residential sectors such as Zeta 1, Eta 1 and Delta 1.

Built at around Rs.194 cro...