Bengaluru: The city’s battered roads and recurring pothole menace have triggered strong reactions not only from daily commuters but also from IT professionals. Responding to public anger, the government has stepped up efforts to repair potholes in Bengaluru on a war footing.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who personally inspected the ongoing road repair works across multiple stretches, questioned officials about the quality of asphalt, durability, and timelines. “We have already filled over 13,000 potholes in Bengaluru, each documented with GPS tracking and photographs,” he said.
The Deputy CM conducted surprise inspections starting from Vidhana Soudha, moving through Chalukya Circle, Chinnaswamy Stadium Road, Cubbon Road, Mission Road, and Banasankari Temple Road. At some locations, he reviewed asphalt resurfacing, while at others, concrete road-laying works were underway. He instructed officials to complete the work faster.
Highlighting the scale of the project, Shivakumar announced a ₹1,100 crore plan for 550 km arterial road development, which amounts to nearly ₹2 crore per km. “I will ensure quality and accountability. Every pothole is being tracked, and citizens will see visible changes,” he assured.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders criticized the government for neglecting road safety. In response, Shivakumar countered with a challenge: “Let them come with me, and I will show how many potholes exist near the Prime Minister’s residence itself.”
With the city’s potholes becoming death traps, residents continue to demand not just temporary fixes but a permanent solution to Bengaluru’s road crisis.
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