
Kharar NH-5 Streetlight Crisis 2026: Serious 211 Lights Out on 10-Km Highway, 8 Accident Black Spots & Property Impact
The Kharar NH-5 Streetlight Crisis 2026 has raised concerns about night-time visibility along the Chandigarh–Kharar–Ludhiana highway. A Hindustan Times ground survey published on 12 October identified 211 non-functional streetlights across approximately 10 kilometres from Verka Chowk, including 125 central lights and 86 roadside lights. The stretch reportedly contains at least eight identified accident black spots, including locations near Gopal Sweets and Khanpur Turn. This PropKeyz guide explains the findings, NHAI’s response, winter fog risks, residential societies near Khanpur, the 1033 highway helpline, property-buyer precautions, rental considerations and what residents should monitor before treating the lighting issue as resolved.










