As the monsoon approaches, Mumbai is gearing up for a large-scale pothole repair initiative, with authorities planning to deploy 2,000–3,000 metric tons of mastic asphalt across the city’s road network.
The civic administration has earmarked INR 42 crore for repairing potholes in both the city and suburban areas. Roads narrower than 9 meters will undergo maintenance in three phases, before, during, and after the monsoon to ensure sustained road quality.
Despite the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) investing substantial funds annually, potholes continue to plague commuters, often prompting the familiar frustration over whether roads contain potholes or the other way around.
In a long-term bid to resolve the issue, the BMC is accelerating its transition toward cement concrete roads, which are considered more durable under heavy rainfall conditions. The civic body currently oversees the maintenance of approximately 2,118 km of roads and expects a significant portion of these to be concretised within the next one to two years.
Pothole formation tends to spike during the monsoon, making timely repairs critical. While last year saw the use of cold mix technology alongside roughly 3,000 metric tons of mastic asphalt, this year’s strategy reflects cost optimisation, with usage expected to drop to around 2,000 metric tons.
Repairs on major roads are typically executed through contractors upon receiving complaints, while ward-level issues are addressed by a central agency under the municipal framework, ensuring a coordinated response to the city’s recurring infrastructure challenge.
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