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Mumbai: BMC explores radical pothole fixes
Updated On: 15 August, 2023 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Civic body explores new technology; increased manpower and rigorous planning applied for effective repairs
BMC repairing a road in Santacruz on July 24. File pic/Satej Shinde
While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) claims to have repaired more potholes than last year, there`s a contradictory assertion that the number of potholes is increasing due to repairs being conducted on roads managed by other authorities. The BMC has repaired a reported 54,000 potholes this year and is now looking into using mastic asphalt for repairs. They`ve allocated R36 crore to five agencies, each responsible for a specific zone, to implement this approach, covering areas like Colaba, Fort to Byculla, and Mumbai Central.
Following criticism from the Bombay High Court about potholes, BMC Chief I S Chahal initiated a review of the repair efforts. It was decided during a meeting that 227 sub-engineers will be appointed for each electoral ward to expedite pothole repairs. Presently, 75 engineers are supervising the repair work. Additionally, dedicated teams with vehicles will patrol expressways and open highways daily during the rainy season.
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