Bengaluru’s notoriously poor road conditions have once again taken center stage, this time thanks to a witty social media post that has resonated with thousands. A local resident shared a striking photograph of a massive pothole, so deep and wide it resembled a small lake. The user sarcastically captioned it, “Normally, the road size will be 98 per cent and the pothole size would be 2 per cent. In this photo shot on 17th October in Bengaluru, the road is only 2 per cent and the ‘LakeHole’ is 98 per cent.” They further appealed to the relevant authorities, asking, “@GBAChiefComm ji, can we make Varthur–Gunjur pothole-free?”
The post quickly went viral, with many netizens agreeing that it perfectly encapsulated the daily struggle of navigating Bengaluru’s streets. The reactions ranged from humorous to deeply frustrated, with some users playfully dubbing the roads the ‘National Aquatic Highway’ and suggesting commuters might need boats instead of cars. However, beneath the jokes, a serious undercurrent of anger and disappointment was evident. Residents lamented the lack of accountability from civic agencies, pointing out that taxpayer money should ensure better road infrastructure.
This incident highlights the ongoing public outcry over the city’s deteriorating roads, particularly in areas like Whitefield, Varthur, and Bellandur, which frequently suffer from potholes that turn into water bodies after rainfall, damaging vehicles and tarnishing Bengaluru’s image as a tech hub.