‘Jet patcher’ to fix small potholes without halting traffic
The Bengaluru government has launched a pilot project using 'jet patcher' technology to repair small potholes without disrupting traffic. The machine cleans and fills potholes with bitumen emulsion, allowing traffic to resume within 10 minutes.
Why it matters
This technology offers a more efficient, less disruptive solution for urban infrastructure maintenance in high-traffic cities.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday inaugurated a ₹2-crore pilot project to test jet patcher technology for repairing small potholes without disrupting traffic.
The project has been taken up by the Central Corporation, which has floated the tenders now, with the demonstration held on the road between the Vidhana Soudha and M.S. Building. If the technology proves effective, it is proposed to be used for pothole repairs across the city’s five corporations, Mr. Byre Gowda said, pointing out that the machine is meant for potholes up to 50 mm (two inches) depth and not for deeper road damage.
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