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Pothole pangs: Take the road less travelled
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Kandivli Western Express Highway: Ten days of rain has resulted in a number of potholes on the stretch, leading to waterlogging. Not only do the potholes slow down the vehicular movement, but they also ensure the ride is bumpy. (Pramod Thakur/ Hindustan Times)
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Hindmata flyover: A crack showed up soon after the first spell of showers. (Arijit Sen/ Hindustan Times)
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Guru Tegh Bahadur station: This stretch witnesses heavy traffic throughout the day. Such potholes add to the woes of commuters, who brave the rain, traffic and congestion during peak hours, almost everyday. (Kunal Patil/ Hindustan Times)
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Matunga, near Starcity cinema: The pothole menace is spread far and wide. From western suburbs to Navi Mumbai, the cracks are showing up everywhere. (Kunal Patil/ Hindustan Times)
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Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Jehangir Art Gallery: Of the 188 potholes, 104 have been reported in the western suburbs, with most in K-west (Andheri, Jogeshwari and Vile Parle) and P-north (Malad east and west) wards. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)
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P’ Dmello Road, Ghadiyal Godi: It is an arterial road in south Mumbai. Travel is a daily hassle for officegoers as they have to find a way through the potholes. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)
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Oshiwara Link Road: The potholes ensure the ride on the arterial road, which mainly handles traffic from Juhu to Oshiwara, is bumpy. (Vidya Subramanian/ Hindustan Times)
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Sahar Road, Andheri: This road near Bahar Cinema is taken by commuters heading towards Vile Parle. A few showers have created craters, making the stretch prone to accidents. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
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Mahim Causeway Junction: The paver blocks on this road near the station have come off within a few spells. The authorities need to repair it in time, as it is a major connecting link to the western suburbs. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
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Andheri Link Road: The potholes that have surfaced in the middle of the road make travel a nightmare for motorists, especially during evening peak hours (Vidya Subramanian/ Hindustan Times)
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Hindmata flyover: This flyover links south Mumbai to the suburbs. The potholes only worsen the situation as the road below is prone to waterlogging. (Arijit Sen/ Hindustan Times)
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