Mumbai, April 8 -- Amid repeated assurances to make roads pothole-free, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to float fresh tenders worth Rs 100 crore this year to repair stretches across the Maximum City and its suburbs.
According to civic officials, the funds will be used to fill potholes in both the island city and suburban areas, with the tendering process expected to begin soon. The move comes ahead of the monsoon season, when pothole-related complaints surge, affecting traffic flow and commuter safety.
As part of the annual pre-monsoon preparedness, the BMC plans to use an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 metric tonnes of mastic asphalt (a high-performance, waterproof, and durable bituminous mixture) to repair damaged stretch...