Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says the Mumbai–Pune Expressway remains pothole-free even after 27 years, drawing attention to the road’s long-term durability. He uses the example to argue that infrastructure planning should prioritize endurance and maintenance over short-term fixes.
Gadkari says infrastructure development must follow a long-term vision of about 25 to 50 years. He also points to the need for effective monitoring and suggests modern tools such as drones and AI to help track road conditions. Both outlets frame the remark as part of a broader push to improve planning and oversight so that projects continue to perform as intended over decades.
