Local commuters face difficulties in navigating the stretch, especially during peak hours, as vehicles are forced to slow down or swerve to avoid the damaged patches, increasing the risk of accidents

The problem is particularly troubling given the ongoing monsoon season, which tends to worsen road conditions rapidly if repairs are not undertaken in time

There is a lack of immediate action from the authorities despite the visible deterioration of the road surface

With the Western Express Highway being one of Mumbai’s primary arterial routes, even minor road issues can quickly escalate into major traffic snarls

Earlier in June, In an attempt to streamline pothole complaints and their quick resolution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched yet another mobile application, Pothole Quickfix. The application was launched in the first week of June and is now available for download for all citizens of Mumbai

The complaints will be tracked by the 227 secondary engineers appointed per electoral ward and will be tracked around the clock

The app also provides a workflow of the open tasks with preset deadlines for closing the complaints