Meerut, July 3 -- Questions have been raised over the construction quality of the newly inaugurated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway after several potholes reportedly appeared along the stretch passing through Shamli following light rainfall. The development comes within 80 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the expressway, prompting criticism on social media and forcing the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to undertake urgent repair work. According to officials, light rain caused the road surface to deteriorate at several locations, resulting in potholes that damaged multiple vehicles. Motorists claimed that tyres burst and alloy wheels were broken while driving over the affected sections of the expressway. The issue gained traction after a motorist uploaded a video of his damaged car on social media. In the viral clip, he alleged that the poor condition of the newly opened expressway had caused significant damage to his vehicle. The video quickly sparked widespread discussion online, with users questioning the quality of the highway. Responding to the controversy, the National Highways Authority of India initiated immediate repair work on the affected stretches. Rajan Pandey, project director NHAI, said that rainfall had caused portions of the road to sink at certain locations. He said that as soon as information about the damage was received, teams of engineers and maintenance personnel were dispatched to the site, and patching was launched on a priority basis. Singh added that repair work is continuing to ensure uninterrupted traffic movement on the expressway. He also said the authority will inspect other sections of the highway to identify any vulnerable spots and prevent similar incidents in the future....