IN PHOTOS: Geopolymer technology for pothole-free roads in Mumbai

Updated On: 25 June, 2024 08:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is undertaking regular maintenance and repair of the city roads to ensure pothole-free roads in the city by using the `geopolymer` technology for the roads, an official statement said on Tuesday. Pics/BMC

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The civic body said that the technology was being used at the road near the Gundavali Metro station and it would help in providing better roads

<p>The geopolymer concrete enables quick road repairs, reducing traffic interruption. Using the technique, potholes are filled with geopolymer concrete, which blends in perfectly with the pre-existing cement concrete surface to form a sturdy, cohesive road structure</p>

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The geopolymer concrete enables quick road repairs, reducing traffic interruption. Using the technique, potholes are filled with geopolymer concrete, which blends in perfectly with the pre-existing cement concrete surface to form a sturdy, cohesive road structure

<p>The BMC statement further said that using the `geopolymer` technology is a big step towards making Mumbai`s roadways free of potholes. The eco-friendly building materials also guarantee the resilience and longevity of road surfaces</p>

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The BMC statement further said that using the `geopolymer` technology is a big step towards making Mumbai`s roadways free of potholes. The eco-friendly building materials also guarantee the resilience and longevity of road surfaces

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"The use of technology would offer the commuters and locals a safer and more convenient transit experience," the BMC said

<p>BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani highlighted to achieve the goal of pothole-free roads in Mumbai, the roads maintained with geopolymer technology are safe for vehicles, he said, according to the BMC statement</p>

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BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani highlighted to achieve the goal of pothole-free roads in Mumbai, the roads maintained with geopolymer technology are safe for vehicles, he said, according to the BMC statement

<p>Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde had on Friday said that the roads in Mumbai will be pothole-free in the next two years as the concretisation work is currently underway</p>

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Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde had on Friday said that the roads in Mumbai will be pothole-free in the next two years as the concretisation work is currently underway

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