Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Kalyan-Dombivli Potholes Trigger Criticism As KDMC Plans Post-Monsoon Repairs
Many roads in Kalyan-Dombivli have large potholes.
Residents say they complained several times but the roads were not repaired properly.
The road from Ramdaswadi to Kalyan railway station is especially difficult to use.
Roads near the municipal commissioner’s home are also reported to be damaged.
Potholes can make vehicles skid and cause accidents, especially for people on two-wheelers.
Former corporator Vidyadhar Bhoir blamed the civic administration for not acting enough.
KDMC said heavy rain damaged many roads and that it is working to keep them usable.
The civic body plans stronger repairs after the rainy season ends.
Residents want dangerous potholes fixed immediately.
Residents say dangerous potholes persist across Kalyan-Dombivli despite repeated complaints to the civic administration.
Roads near the KDMC Commissioner’s residence and the Ramdaswadi–Kalyan railway station route are reportedly badly damaged.
Former corporator Vidyadhar Bhoir accused KDMC of ignoring complaints and relying on poor-quality patchwork repairs.
KDMC City Engineer Anita Pardesi said continuous rainfall damaged roads and workers are conducting scraping and rolling.
The civic body plans comprehensive Mastic Asphalt and Modified Premix Macadam repairs after the monsoon.
- Who
- Residents, former corporator Vidyadhar Bhoir, and the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Potholes and deteriorating roads have prompted criticism of KDMC and demands for urgent repairs.
- When
- During the ongoing monsoon; comprehensive restoration is planned after the monsoon.
- Where
- Kalyan-Dombivli, including roads near the KDMC Commissioner’s residence and the Ramdaswadi–Kalyan railway station route.
- Why
- Continuous rainfall has damaged roads, while residents allege that repeated complaints and repairs have not adequately addressed the problem.
Residents and Critics
KDMC Administration
Response to pothole complaints
Residents and Critics
Residents and former corporator Vidyadhar Bhoir say repeated complaints have not produced adequate or lasting repairs.
KDMC Administration
KDMC says it is undertaking scraping and rolling at various locations to keep roads motorable.
Repair quality and timing
Residents and Critics
Residents want immediate repairs and durable work, arguing that temporary or substandard patchwork deteriorates during the monsoon.
KDMC Administration
KDMC says comprehensive restoration using Mastic Asphalt and Modified Premix Macadam will be carried out after the monsoon.
Public safety
Residents and Critics
Residents warn that deep potholes increase accident risks, particularly for two-wheeler riders, and question whether authorities are waiting for a major accident.
KDMC Administration
KDMC attributes the widespread damage to continuous rainfall and says ongoing measures are being used to maintain road usability.
- Civic body
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)
- Main concern
- Dangerous potholes and deteriorating road surfaces
- Affected route
- The stretch connecting Ramdaswadi to Kalyan railway station
- Residents’ demand
- An immediate road survey and urgent filling of safety-critical potholes
- Current work
- Road scraping and rolling are being carried out at various locations
- Planned restoration
- Mastic Asphalt and Modified Premix Macadam repairs after the monsoon
- Repair status
- KDMC says the tendering process has been completed