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Gomti Barrage to shift to digitally monitored operations in Lucknow
Lucknow's Gomti Barrage is set to shift to a SCADA-based digitally monitored and automated system to improve flood management and the city’s drinking water supply. The upgrade follows phased replacement of ageing gates (2024 and 2025) and includes a cofferdam, Bareilly-made gates, and a 45-day shutdown for repair and installation work.
Why It Matters
The move aims to modernise barrage management, enhance flood control, and ensure a more reliable drinking-water supply for Lucknow.
Timeline
7 Events
45-day shutdown scheduled for repairs
May 9, 2026
A 45-day shutdown from May 8 to June 15 has been scheduled for ongoing repair and installation work, with engineering teams working round the clock to complete the project before summer water level fluctuations create operational challenges.
Gates manufactured at Bareilly workshop
May 9, 2026
The newly designed gates were manufactured using advanced technology at the ISO-certified irrigation workshop in Bareilly and are expected to provide long-term operational stability.
Cofferdam upstream constructed
May 9, 2026
To ensure water levels for pumping operations during replacement, a cofferdam upstream of the barrage was constructed to maintain adequate water levels.
SCADA-based digitally monitored system announced
May 9, 2026
The government announced a shift to a digitally monitored and automated SCADA-based system to modernise barrage operations, enabling real-time monitoring of water levels, automated gate control and quicker response during emergencies.
Four gates replaced
2025
Four more gates were replaced in 2025 as part of ongoing maintenance.
Two gates replaced
2024
Two gates of the barrage were replaced in 2024 as part of phased gate replacement.
Gomti Barrage constructed (1980-1983)
1983
The Gomti Barrage was constructed between 1980 and 1983.