Potholes creating roadblock

If you see the number of potholes on the roads of Indiranagar, you will never say it is a posh locality of the city. And, after the recent rain, all these potholes have been filled with water making the area an accident-prone zone for motorists.Despite repeated complaints from the public, the Palike said they could not do anything as it is the rainy season.
Residents say a ride on this road with mini craters all around is a bone-jarring experience for motorists.
Even major roads in Indiranagar, Domlur, HAL and Thippasanda are not spared; all have potholes of varying sizes. The potholes have also worsened the chronic traffic jams the area witnesses.
"It is with great difficulty that people like us drive on these roads, these potholes filled with rain water is dangerous for drivers. The government needs to take immediate action on this," says a daily commuter.
Officials of BBMP said even if they wanted to get the potholed roads repaired before monsoon, funds would be a problem.
"We pay several taxes but most of the money is not allotted to development of roads. Rs 1000-1500 crore are collected as cess but unfortunately only a pittance comes for road construction," says a resident.
Experts say the only way to solve the current mess is to lay a two-layer betamine concrete road with a seal coating. But, no one is listening as authorities are busy playing a blame game.
Residents fear that major accidents are just waiting to happen on a rainy day because of the potholed roads.
—Anjali Srivastava