India, Sept. 18 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced that contractors have been given a final deadline to fill Bengaluru's potholes by November, promising smoother and safer travel for commuters.

Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, assured that the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is prioritising road repairs.

"Contractors have been given a final deadline to fill the potholes within November to resolve the problem. Since a clean Bengaluru and smooth traffic are our goals, GBA will provide relief from potholes as soon as possible," he posted on X.

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