Repairing Potholes During Rainy Season & Throughout the Year
Readymade Kandhal Pothole Patching Mix was adopted as Indian Roads Congress (IRC) Standard Specification IRC: 116-2014 for Readymade Bituminous Pothole Patching Mix Using Cut-Back Bitumen. All concerned highway engineers in India should play a role in repairing potholes not only during the rainy season but also throughout the year using the amazing Indian technology. This would prevent accidents from potholes resulting in numerous deaths and serious injuries.
Prof. Prithvi Singh Kandhal
Development of potholes on Indian roads and streets after the onset of monsoons is a common phenomenon. Every year, there is a public outcry and newspapers are full of pictures showing potholed roads and pavements. Potholes killed 3,597 people in 2017, claiming about 10 lives daily! Besides inconvenience to motoring public and pedestrians, potholes also cause user delays, which cost money in terms of their time; extra fuel consumption when vehicles have to stop or go slowly; excessive wear and tear of vehicles with frequent repairs; and increased air pollution caused by vehicle emission due to slow or stopped traffic.
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NBM&CW September 2021
