Delhi PWD Repairs 2,000 Potholes in Special Pre-Monsoon Drive
The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) conducted a citywide special drive on Sunday to repair approximately 2,000 identified potholes across Delhi's roads before the onset of the monsoon season.
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma inspected the progress of the repair works at multiple locations across the capital to ensure commuter safety before the rains. Engineers, maintenance staff, and field teams were deployed throughout the day to complete the target.
According to PWD records, a total of 14,757 potholes were identified on roads maintained by the department between January 1 and June 4. Prior to Sunday's drive, the department had already repaired 12,762 of those potholes. The Sunday initiative was specifically launched to address the remaining 2,000 active potholes.
Minister Verma stated that the department has intensified road maintenance activities to prevent potholes from expanding and creating hazards for motorists during the rainy season. He emphasized that the drive reflects the government's commitment to ensuring safe and comfortable travel for commuters.
During his inspections, Verma linked the recurring pothole issues to the poor quality of past road construction. He noted that many of the potholes currently being repaired are on roads built several years ago where quality standards were not adequately maintained.
To prevent these recurring issues, Verma announced that the Delhi government has strengthened its quality-control mechanisms and introduced greater accountability. Under a newly introduced measure, newly constructed PWD roads are covered by a five-year maintenance clause. Under this clause, contractors are held responsible for rectifying any defects that emerge during the warranty period.
Additionally, the National Green Tribunal has been monitoring Delhi's stormwater preparedness and pre-monsoon desilting timelines. The tribunal previously noted that only 30 percent of the work had been completed in April, urging strict adherence to May and June timelines ahead of the monsoon.
