Potholes resurface within a month of repairs in Vasai-Virar, residents livid

Potholes on roads in Vasai-Virar, including the six-kilometer Vasai East to Vasai West stretch, resurface within a month of repairs, endangering thousands of commuters.

Resident Shravan Yadav fractured his leg after his two-wheeler skidded on a pothole on July 24, 2026.

BJP corporator Manoj Patil alleges a nexus between Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) officials and 12 selected contractors, leading to shoddy repair work.

VVCMC spent ₹8 crore on patchwork of the Vasai West-Vasai East road 15 days before the monsoon, but potholes reappeared on July 9; contractor Shaitan Singh was blacklisted according to VVCMC commissioner Prithviraj PB.

Traffic police have posted six constables to manage jams caused by vehicles slowing down for potholes on the main road, but continuous rain hampers repairs.