Motorists were on Wednesday seen facing difficulties due to large and wide potholes on the road

Vehicles were seen forcing to slow down due to the potholes on the stretch

BPT Road is a key route for both private vehicles and trucks heading to and from the port area

Commuters have urged the authorities to act quickly and fix the road

Experts suggest that the potholes primarily form due to water infiltration through cracks or poor drainage, which weakens the pavement structure

Potholes are more common during the monsoon due to excessive moisture, which weakens pavement layers and accelerates deterioration, they say