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Bengaluru ‘Repaired’ Road Fails in 48 Hours at Channasandra Circle, Triggering Online Outrage

A viral clip shows water pooling at the freshly patched spot, highlighting residents’ claims of unresolved drainage.

Overview

  • A resident’s X video shows a section patched on September 27 at Channasandra Circle disintegrating by September 29.
  • The poster tagged the Greater Bengaluru Authority and questioned the competence of engineers and contractors responsible for the work.
  • Water pooling is visible in the footage, and locals say drainage leakage means patch repairs will not hold.
  • The clip drew thousands of views and spurred critical comments calling out quality control and accountability in road fixes.
  • Coverage links the episode to wider complaints about potholes, waterlogging and congestion in Bengaluru, with TomTom’s 2024 index ranking the city third-worst globally for travel time.