IN PHOTOS: Large potholes appear near Magathane bus depot in Mumbai

Updated On: 13 August, 2025 05:12 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Several large potholes have appeared on Western Express Highway near the Magathane bus depot in Borivali (East) in Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde

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Several large potholes have appeared on Western Express Highway near the Magathane bus depot in Borivali (East) in Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde

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Motorists were seen navigating around the craters

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Potholes during monsoon season are a recurring issue in Mumbai, often raising concerns about road quality and civic maintenance

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Experts suggest that the potholes primarily form due to water infiltration through cracks or poor drainage, which weakens the pavement structure

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Potholes are more common during the monsoon due to excessive moisture

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Commuters have urged the authorities to act quickly and fix the road

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