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IN PHOTOS: Large potholes appear on Western Express Highway near Magathane bus depot

Updated On: 13 August, 2025 05:12 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Several large potholes have appeared on Western Express Highway near the Magathane bus depot in Borivali (East) in Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde

The damaged stretch caused significant traffic slowdowns, forcing motorists to struggle. Pics/Satej Shinde

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The damaged stretch caused significant traffic slowdowns, forcing motorists to struggle. Pics/Satej Shinde
Motorists were seen navigating around the craters

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Motorists were seen navigating around the craters

Potholes during monsoon season are a recurring issue in Mumbai, often raising concerns about road quality and civic maintenance

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Potholes during monsoon season are a recurring issue in Mumbai, often raising concerns about road quality and civic maintenance

Experts suggest that the potholes primarily form due to water infiltration through cracks or poor drainage, which weakens the pavement structure

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Experts suggest that the potholes primarily form due to water infiltration through cracks or poor drainage, which weakens the pavement structure

Potholes are more common during the monsoon due to excessive moisture

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Potholes are more common during the monsoon due to excessive moisture

Commuters have urged the authorities to act quickly and fix the road

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Commuters have urged the authorities to act quickly and fix the road

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