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AI Survey Exposes 6,000 Potholes Across 824 Kilometers of Bengaluru Roads
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CNBC Awaaz•06-10-2026, 09:27
AI Survey Exposes 6,000 Potholes Across 824 Kilometers of Bengaluru Roads
- •AIR-Ai conducted a massive AI-based road survey in Bengaluru, inspecting 824 kilometers of roads and uncovering nearly 6,000 potholes.
- •The survey across 14 wards in the Byatarayanapura region found 5,964 potholes, along with 4,756 utility cuts and 501 long trenches.
- •Jakkur ward recorded the highest number of potholes at 939, while Singapura was the most affected by road length with 11.2 potholes per kilometer.
- •The AI platform utilizes computer vision and geospatial mapping to assess road conditions and help municipal bodies prioritize repairs.
- •Additional surveys revealed 27,000 potholes in Bengaluru East, 14,000 in Bengaluru North, and 17,000 in Kalaburagi.
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An AI-based road survey conducted across 823.5 kilometers of roads in 14 wards of the Byatarayanapura region identified a total of 5,964 potholes.
The survey revealed that Jakkur ward had the highest number of potholes, totaling 939, which accounts for about 16 percent of all potholes found in the Byatarayanapura region.
The platform assesses road conditions by utilizing artificial intelligence, computer vision, and geospatial mapping to capture road images and identify defects like cracks, trenches, and potholes.
