Of two potholes that developed in Bandra West just a few feet apart, one has been fixed within hours, while the other has gone unnoticed by authorities. Another pothole that has developed in Bandra East over the past few weeks and is getting deeper also needs urgent attention.

Bandra West

‘More fixing needed’
The pothole in front of Lilavati Hospital in Bandra West was about 2-3 feet wide and a few inches deep. It had gotten worse as the rains picked up in July and got fixed in record time. “The authorities came and filled it up on Wednesday, but they didn’t see another pothole a few steps ahead. It is small but growing and can be dangerous. Bikers might not be able to gauge the depth, especially with water collecting here when it rains,” said local stall owner Mohammad Jaan. The pothole is currently a vertical crater, which has developed in one of the seams in the concrete road. It is currently wide and deep enough for a bike wheel passing over it to get stuck.