Updated On: 30 July, 2025 09:46 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Large potholes have appeared on BPT Road, which connects Sewri and Wadala in Mumbai, causing major problems for motorists and daily commuters. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Motorists were on Wednesday seen facing difficulties due to large and wide potholes on the road
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Vehicles were seen forcing to slow down due to the potholes on the stretch

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BPT Road is a key route for both private vehicles and trucks heading to and from the port area
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Commuters have urged the authorities to act quickly and fix the road

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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, which weakens pavement layers and accelerates deterioration, they say