Bengaluru’s civic body has launched an urgent drive to repair potholes as the city’s battered roads face further deterioration during the ongoing monsoon season. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has instructed officials to speed up restoration efforts, preparing zone-wise micro plans and deploying rapid repair methods using hot mix, cold mix or eco-friendly materials.
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Prioritize arterial and sub-arterial roads
Priority has been placed on arterial and sub-arterial roads, which are critical for daily traffic movement. Data from traffic authorities recently identified more than 4,500 potholes across the city, with over 3,600 falling under BBMP’s jurisdiction. Rao has ordered that all reported potholes be repaired without delay, underscoring the importance of immediate action to ensure safer commutes.
BBMP is also seeking to enforce accountability by directing contractors to address defects in roads still covered under the Defect Liability Period.
To track progress, officials have been told to implement GIS mapping and maintain photographic records before and after repairs. Coordination with other agencies, including electricity, water, and metro authorities, has been emphasized to ensure roads are properly restored after utility works.
With residents increasingly voicing dissatisfaction over hazardous and poorly maintained streets, the BBMP’s intensified measures aim to restore public confidence and prevent Bengaluru’s road conditions from further worsening during the rainy season.