Bengaluru, 27 July

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a mobile application called "Fix Pothole" to address the persistent road potholes in the City. According to a BBMP press release, the app uses GPS to pinpoint potholes on roads under the BBMP’s jurisdiction accurately.

It records the pothole’s latitude and longitude, measures its size, and generates a specific order for its repair. This system ensures transparency in pothole identification and repair, allowing for effective monitoring and control over repair costs by the authorities.

Bengaluru boasts a vast road network spanning approximately 12,878 km, with 1,344.84 km of arterial and sub-arterial roads and 11,533.16 km of zonal roads. The City’s streets, frequently dug up for BESCOM cables, water supply and drainage pipes, GAIL gas pipes, high-capacity KPTCL cables, and OFC cables, often develop potholes.

In the fiscal year 2024-25, the corporation has allocated Rs 15 lakh per ward for 225 wards, totalling Rs 33.75 crore for pothole repairs. The public can track the status of repairs via SMS updates, ensuring no manual intervention. Additionally, the public can use the app to report potholes. The app, available in Kannada and English, requires users to enter their mobile number and OTP for authentication. After filing a complaint, users receive a complaint number and can track the repair status. The app is available for Android devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. 

For more information, citizens can visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indigo.bbmp.fixpothole. Salar News