Strategic plan for pothole-free roads across TG unveiled

Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy has announced a strategic initiative to make Telangana’s roads pothole-free, blaming the previous administration for neglecting road infrastructure over the past decade. Speaking at Chilkur in Ranga Reddy district, the Minister highlighted that advanced machinery, including the “Air Pressure Jet Patcher” and “Pothole and Road Maintenance Machinery,” would be used to repair roads swiftly and effectively.
Komatireddy personally examined the new machinery alongside Special Chief Secretary of R&B, Vikas Raj, and Special Secretary Dasari Harichandana. Demonstrating the machine’s process to the media, he detailed how the Air Pressure Jet Patcher mixes 6mm to 25mm stone material with dust to fill potholes seamlessly, ensuring smoother roads and reducing vehicle impact.
According to Komatireddy, traditional road repair methods take months, leading to recurring damage. By adopting mechanised road repair, the government aims to repair up to 20 kilometers per day, making roads smoother, safer and less prone to frequent repairs. He also emphasised the eco-friendly aspect of these machines, which reduce carbon emissions by 90% and allow for quick repairs on busy roads, significantly lowering the risk of accidents.
“The negligence of the previous administration has left us with dilapidated roads across every town,” he remarked, noting that Rs 7 lakh crore in debt accumulated under KCR’s leadership without addressing these critical infrastructure issues. Komatireddy expressed frustration, vowing that his administration would not leave a single pothole unaddressed, implementing strategic plans to enhance living standards State-wide.
The event saw participation from Government Chief Whip Mahender Reddy, local MLA Kale Yadayya and several senior R&B officials and local leaders.