A Bengaluru resident’s witty and sarcastic post on Reddit, lamenting the never-ending cycle of road repairs in the city, has captured widespread attention. The post perfectly encapsulates the daily frustration experienced by thousands of Bengalureans who navigate treacherous potholes and frequent road excavations.
The resident, who operates an office on HSR Layout’s 9th Main Road, shared their exasperation, claiming the stretch outside their office had been dug up a staggering “at least 10 times in 11 months.” They humorously described the recurring situation:
“Every 2–3 weeks some crew arrives, tears it up, half-patches it, and vanishes… until the next mysterious digging squad shows up,” the user wrote, adding a touch of irony: “I’m convinced BBMP is running a ‘dig 10 times, get 1 free’ scheme.”
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The post further likened the road’s condition to a “subscription service,” with its uneven patchwork resembling “Minecraft in real life.” It concluded with a relatable punchline for Bengaluru commuters: “Add a bit of rain and it turns into a mud pool with potholes as a surprise bonus level.”
Fellow Bengalureans Echo the Sentiment
The viral post resonated deeply with residents across Bengaluru, sparking numerous reactions and comments. Many shared similar experiences, with one user suggesting, “It’s called systematic corruption. They take 80% cut every time a road is dug.” Another humorously speculated, “Maybe they’re digging for some hidden treasure from the 1800s.”
Several comments highlighted the recurring issue of fresh roads being dug up shortly after completion for utility works like cable or water pipelines. “Looks like the real agenda in Bengaluru is digging and creating potholes — we just never understood the plot,” one Redditor quipped.
This outcry comes at a time when the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is already facing criticism for its ineffective pothole-filling efforts. While officials recently announced plans to fill over 35,000 identified potholes before the monsoon recedes, residents argue that poor coordination among civic agencies is the root cause of the problem. Frequent re-digging for various infrastructure projects leaves many stretches in poor condition, leading to waterlogging and traffic chaos, particularly in areas like HSR Layout, Bellandur, and Whitefield.
As one commenter aptly summarized the situation, “In Bengaluru, the only thing more permanent than a pothole is the plan to fix it.”
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