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Indore HC orders NHAI to fix national highway potholes within 3 months
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Indore bench of the High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to repair potholes, damaged bridges, and drainage systems on national highways within three months.
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a directive regarding the deteriorating condition of national highways in the region. During the hearing, the court focused on the urgent need to address safety hazards posed by potholes and structural damages on these critical transport routes.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) assured the court that it would complete the repair of potholes, damaged bridges, and drainage infrastructure within a strict timeline of three months. This assurance was recorded on record by the judges to ensure accountability.
The court emphasized that the maintenance of national highways is a matter of public safety and cannot be delayed. The directive aims to ensure that the roads are made safe for commuters and that the necessary infrastructure upgrades are implemented without further delay.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) assured the court that it would complete the repair of potholes, damaged bridges, and drainage infrastructure within a strict timeline of three months. This assurance was recorded on record by the judges to ensure accountability.
The court emphasized that the maintenance of national highways is a matter of public safety and cannot be delayed. The directive aims to ensure that the roads are made safe for commuters and that the necessary infrastructure upgrades are implemented without further delay.