Bengaluru fixes 22,539 potholes amid Rs 4,800 Cr road overhaul

• Bengaluru authorities claim 22,539 potholes have been fixed, with the rest expected to be repaired within a month.
• The repairs are part of a larger Rs 4,800-crore road overhaul project aimed at easing congestion and improving infrastructure.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had set an October 31 deadline for pothole repairs across the city.
• The overhaul includes converting 124 km to concrete, 157 km to white-topping, and 392 km to black-topping, covering 628 km of roads.
• Future plans include a Rs 2,215-crore twin tunnel between Hebbal and Mehkri Circle, 13 elevated corridors, and metro-integrated flyovers.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru's road overhaul promises better commutes and urban living.