Jet patchers to fix potholes on busy roads in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru civic administration has begun testing a jet patcher machine to fix potholes on busy roads without making traffic come to a halt, as the city continues to face criticism over the condition of its roads.

Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda launched the trial on Friday, September 11, saying the technology could offer a quick solution for smaller potholes, particularly on roads where stopping traffic for conventional repair work is difficult.

The minister said the city’s



pothole problem was not uniform and therefore required different repair methods depending on the extent of road damage. The jet patcher, he said, would be useful for isolated potholes measuring around two to three inches.

“We cannot use the same solution everywhere. Where there are smaller potholes, this machine can be used without completely stopping traffic,” Byre Gowda said.

The machine is capable of cleaning dust from the damaged portion and applying a wet mix material as part of the repair process.