After months of criticism, outrage and political pressure, the Karnataka government has claimed major progress in repairing potholes across Bengaluru. However, incomplete works and fresh complaints continue to trouble commuters.
According to official data from the Bengaluru Urban Development Department, out of 41,150 identified potholes, around 39,887 have been filled as of March 2026. A total of 1,263 potholes are still pending.
₹33.85 crore spent on road repairs
The government said ₹33.85 crore has been spent on pothole repairs across five municipal zones.
Areas such as Mahadevapura, Yeshwanthpur, Dasarahalli, Bengaluru South, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Malleswaram, KR Puram and Byatarayanapura recorded some of the highest number of potholes.
Officials stated that while several accidents were linked to damaged roads, no fatalities were reported.
Public pressure forced action
The pothole issue had drawn national and international attention, putting pressure on Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who oversees Bengaluru’s development.
Several deadlines had earlier been announced before visible progress was finally reported.
Industry leaders had slammed roads
Prominent entrepreneur Mohandas Pai had strongly criticised Bengaluru’s road conditions, calling it a major governance failure and highlighting problems on Outer Ring Road.
Rajesh Yabaji also expressed concern, saying infrastructure issues were forcing companies to rethink expansion plans in Bengaluru.
Citizens seek lasting solutions
Opposition leaders have questioned the figures, saying road digging by civic agencies and ongoing utility works continue to create new potholes.
Social media users also mocked the situation, saying CCTV cameras catch traffic violations quickly but fail to notice potholes.
While thousands of potholes may have been filled, citizens say Bengaluru now needs durable roads, transparency and faster maintenance.epaired, but citizens continue to demand lasting road solutions.