NEW DELHI: The road transport and highways ministry has set a target to make all National Highways pothole-free by s December-end. The entire 1.46 lakh km of NH network will be covered under some kind of a perpetual maintenance contract and officials concerned will be held responsible for any failure to ensure pothole-free roads.
In 2021, the latest year for which data are available, potholes caused 3625 roads accidents claiming 1481 lives and leaving 3064 injured.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the plan will deal with the issue of rains causing damage to highways.
