GHMC repairs 15,925 potholes in Hyderabad under Road Safety drive

Under its Road Safety initiative, GHMC has repaired 15,925 potholes out of 18,087 identified in Hyderabad. The drive also restored catchpits, replaced covers, and repaired central medians, aiming to reduce traffic bottlenecks and improve commuter safety and convenience

Hyderabad: As part of its Road Safety initiative, the GHMC identified a total of 18,087 potholes across the city, of which, 15,925 have been repaired as on Wednesday.

Additionally, 805 catchpits were restored, 388 covers replaced, and 18 central medians repaired, according to a press release.

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The initiative is aimed at eliminating traffic bottlenecks and enhancing the commuter experience through rapid road restoration efforts.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan had issued instructions to achieve 100% pothole coverage, with special emphasis on speed, quality, and public convenience.

Zone-wise break-up on pothole repairs:

LB Nagar: 3,032
Charminar: 2,415
Khairatabad: 2,433
Serilingampally: 1,763
Kukatpally: 2,508
Secunderabad: 3,774
Total: 15,925