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Bengaluru Says 2,200 Potholes Fixed in Four Days After Deputy CM’s Inspection

Residents say conditions barely improve despite the stepped-up work.

With temporary fixes proving ineffective, Bengaluru's residents are left frustrated as new potholes appear shortly after repairs. (Source: Shruti Agrawal/Twitter)
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Overview

  • Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said more than 5,000 potholes were identified citywide, 4,400 were prioritised, and 2,200 were filled in the past four days.
  • The civic body is pushing citizen reports through the 'gundi gamana' app and has asked police to file pothole reports within their jurisdictions.
  • Official data show BBMP patched 1.78 lakh square metres in 2024–25, a 63% jump from the previous year, with reported costs rising from ₹7 crore to over ₹12.25 crore.
  • BBMP officials say only temporary fixes are feasible during the monsoon, with repairs using hot mix, cold mix, and eco-fix as longer-lasting concrete resurfacing is deferred.
  • Residents report that patched stretches often break again within weeks, while officials cite poor drainage, heavy traffic, and repeated utility cuts by BWSSB, BESCOM, and KPTCL as key causes.