Archive · 24 Jul 2025
KMC Begins Southern Avenue Repairs Amid Questions on Durability
Kolkata's Southern Avenue is getting fixed again because the road is full of potholes.
The road was repaired just two years ago, but the top layer is already wearing off.
The city is rushing to fix the road at night before the rain comes.
People are wondering if the repairs will last, as the last fix didn't.
Experts are surprised the road is in bad shape so quickly, raising questions about the materials and how well the work was done.
KMC began repairing potholed stretches of Southern Avenue on Tuesday night.
The road was previously repaired in 2023, but the top surface has already worn off.
Civic officials are racing against time to complete repairs before forecasted rain.
Experts question the quality of the repairs, as even patchwork should last longer.
The premature damage has raised questions about the quality of the work carried out by the civic body.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- What
- KMC is repairing potholed stretches of Southern Avenue.
- When
- Repairs began Tuesday night; the road was previously repaired in 2023.
- Where
- Southern Avenue, Kolkata.
- Why
- To fix potholes and worn-out stretches on the road.
Expert Concerns
KMC Response
Quality of Work
Expert Concerns
The work quality is poor, given the short lifespan of the repairs.
KMC Response
The KMC is doing what it can to repair the road.
- Road Previously Repaired
- 2023
- Repair Start Date
- Tuesday night
- Repair Method
- Filling craters, scraping off top layers
- Forecasted Rain
- Heavy rain expected Friday
- Repair Time Window
- Overnight